Mate in 3: pin on h6
li-06CLuPuzzle rating: 1856Theme: 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
29. Nh6+ Kf8 30. Qxg7+ Ke8 31. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxg7+ and you stay on top.
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