Mate in 3: queen to f8 (h6)
li-084QEPuzzle rating: 1876Theme: 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
22. Qxf8+ Bxf8 23. Bxf6+ Bg7 24. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxf8, then Bxf6+ and you stay on top.
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