Mate in 3: queen to f8 (c5·2)
li-079KxPuzzle rating: 1910Theme: 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
31. Qf8+ Kg6 32. Qf5+ Kh6 33. Qh5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
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