Mate in 3: pawn to g5 (g7)
li-08931Puzzle rating: 1457Theme: 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
38... g5+ 39. Kh5 Qe8+ 40. Qf7+ Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh5, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
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