Mate in 3: knight to d2
li-05jvwPuzzle rating: 1462Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
28... Nxd2+ 29. Rxd2 Rg1+ 30. Rd1 Rxd1#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxd2, then Rg1+ and you stay on top.
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