Mate in 3: queen to h7 (e7·2)
li-08woyPuzzle rating: 1827Theme: 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
42. Qh7+ Kf8 43. e7+ Ke8 44. Bc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to e7 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to c6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then e7+ and you stay on top.
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