Mate in 3: queen to f8 (d6·4)
li-05XHePuzzle rating: 1761Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
52. Qf8+ Kh7 53. g6+ Kxg6 54. Qf5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then g6+ and you stay on top.
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