Mate in 3: pawn to g6 (g7)
li-06g3sPuzzle rating: 1611Theme: 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
44... g6+ 45. fxg6 fxg6+ 46. Kh6 Rh4#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead fxg6, then fxg6+ and you stay on top.
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