Mate in 3: queen to h2 (h5·3)
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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
26... Qxh2+ 27. Kf1 Rxf2+ 28. Bxf2 Qxf2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to f2 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf1, then Rxf2+ and you stay on top.
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