Mate in 3: pin on c3
li-06SzPPuzzle rating: 887Theme: 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
39... Nxc3+ 40. Ka1 Rh1+ 41. Nc1 Rxc1#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka1, then Rh1+ and you stay on top.
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