Mate in 3: double attack on f1
li-0D58ePuzzle rating: 1969Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
19... Nf1+ 20. Kg1 Qh2+ 21. Kxf1 Qh1#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h2 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg1, then Qh2+ and you stay on top.
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