Mate in 3: fork on a2
li-08DLoPuzzle rating: 1698Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
37... Rxa2+ 38. Kxa2 Qc2+ 39. Ka1 Qb2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c2 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxa2, then Qc2+ and you stay on top.
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