Mate in 3: pin on f2 (h4)
li-0DR0LPuzzle rating: 1931Theme: 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
18... Qxf2+ 19. Rxf2 Rd1+ 20. Qe1 Rxe1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxf2, then Rd1+ and you stay on top.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play