Mate in 3: queen to g1
li-08LnaPuzzle rating: 1435Theme: 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
41... Qxg1+ 42. Kxg1 Rc1+ 43. Qd1 Rxd1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to c1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg1, then Rc1+ and you stay on top.
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