Mate in 3: knight to g3 (f5)
li-09qfQPuzzle rating: 2193Theme: 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... Ng3+ 34. Kxh2 Qh5+ 35. Kg1 Qh1#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh2, then Qh5+ and you stay on top.
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