Mate in 3: pin on g2 (d2)
li-07Dg7Puzzle rating: 1550Theme: 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
26... Qxg2+ 27. Rxg2 Rd1+ 28. Qf1 Rxf1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxg2, then Rd1+ and you stay on top.
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