Hard Chess puzzle # 0052 - Mate in 3 moves

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Puzzle No : 0052

Difficulty level : hard

Description : Mate in 3 moves

Next Move : Black

Player level : Advanced

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Hard chess puzzle 0052

Solution to hard chess puzzle 0052

At this puzzle, next move is by Black. The objective of the puzzle is to mate in 3 moves.

See the interactive solution at the puzzle page

Solution 1

Initial board position

This is the initial board position of hard chess puzzle 0052.

Move 1

Move by black

Move 2

Move by white

Move 3

Move by black

Move 4

Move by white

Move 5

Move by black

Right moves for the solution to the hard chess puzzle 0052

Based on the objective of the puzzle, you have to make the right moves. Following are the right moves

1. Qxh2+, Nhg3+, Rh1#

Explanation for the moves

1. Qxh2+ - This sacrifice of the queen is to open the h file. King is forced to capture the queen
2. Nhg3+ - This is a discovered check as the movement of the knight results in a check from the rook
3. Rh1# - King can not capture the rook as it is supported by the knight and ends in a checkmate
4. Kxh2 - King captures the queen. This is also a zugzwang move
5. Kg1 - King escapes from the current check threat
6. For right move - You have sacrificed your queen to win the game. Good moves
7. For wrong move - You could have sacrificed your queen to win the game. Try again

Categories of hard chess puzzle 0052

This hard chess puzzle falls in these categories.

1. Hard chess puzzles
2. Sacrifice puzzles in chess
3. Mate in 3 puzzles in chess
4. Endgame puzzles in chess
5. Strategy puzzles in chess
6. Zugzwang puzzles in chess
7. Terminology puzzles in chess

How to view the solution to hard chess puzzle 0052

To view the solution to this puzzle, follow the steps given below

1. Go to the puzzle page
2. Click the solution button (Key as shown below) to view the solution

How to get help for moves in the hard chess puzzle 0052

To get help or the possible next moves in the puzzle, , follow the steps given below

1. Go to the puzzle page
2. Click the help button (exclamation mark as shown below) to get help or suggestion on next possible move

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Table of Contents

• Hard chess puzzle 0052
• Solution to hard chess puzzle 0052
  • Solution 1
    • Initial board position
    • Move 1
    • Move 2
    • Move 3
    • Move 4
    • Move 5
  • Right moves for the solution to the hard chess puzzle 0052
  • Explanation for the moves
• Categories of hard chess puzzle 0052
• How to view the solution to hard chess puzzle 0052
• How to get help for moves in the hard chess puzzle 0052
• Play chess for free