Mate in 3: queen to e3 (d2)
li-08dioPuzzle rating: 1815Theme: 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
33... Qe3+ 34. Kg4 Qe2+ 35. Kh3 Qh5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e2 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg4, then Qe2+ and you stay on top.
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