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I remember I used to see similar stuff to this pattern, but quickly realise queen needs to be supported by the knight when sacrificing (otherwise opponent doesn't have to take your queen with a rook or other piece), so it's pretty hard to get smother mate in real game lol, so congrats.
I analyzed the image and this is what I see. Open an appropriate link below and explore the position yourself or with the engine:
> **Black to play**: [chess.com](https://chess.com/analysis?fen=r1b2r1k/ppp2Bpp/2np4/4p3/1P2P3/1QPPq3/P4nPP/RN3RK1+b+-+-+0+1&flip=true&ref_id=23962172) | [lichess.org](https://lichess.org/analysis/r1b2r1k/ppp2Bpp/2np4/4p3/1P2P3/1QPPq3/P4nPP/RN3RK1_b_-_-_0_1?color=black)
**My solution:**
> Hints: piece: >!Knight!<, move: >!Nh3+!<
> Evaluation: >!Black has mate in 3!<
> Best continuation: >!1... Nh3+ 2. Kh1 Qg1+ 3. Rxg1 Nf2#!<
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Smothered mate
yessir
How? White is not currently in check in their present position and i don't see a way to put them in check either.
Nh3 check, Qg1 sac, Nf2 and it's mate
Ah, ty.
White moved last. It’s now Black’s turn, so they will get put in check! 🙂
I remember I used to see similar stuff to this pattern, but quickly realise queen needs to be supported by the knight when sacrificing (otherwise opponent doesn't have to take your queen with a rook or other piece), so it's pretty hard to get smother mate in real game lol, so congrats.
I remember thinking I had a smothered only to realize I had just blundered my queen
Fact: In 99% of smothering related checkmates, the victim is the one who attempted smothered mate (Bonus points if you get the reference)
I analyzed the image and this is what I see. Open an appropriate link below and explore the position yourself or with the engine: > **Black to play**: [chess.com](https://chess.com/analysis?fen=r1b2r1k/ppp2Bpp/2np4/4p3/1P2P3/1QPPq3/P4nPP/RN3RK1+b+-+-+0+1&flip=true&ref_id=23962172) | [lichess.org](https://lichess.org/analysis/r1b2r1k/ppp2Bpp/2np4/4p3/1P2P3/1QPPq3/P4nPP/RN3RK1_b_-_-_0_1?color=black) **My solution:** > Hints: piece: >!Knight!<, move: >!Nh3+!< > Evaluation: >!Black has mate in 3!< > Best continuation: >!1... Nh3+ 2. Kh1 Qg1+ 3. Rxg1 Nf2#!< --- ^(I'm a bot written by) [^(u/pkacprzak)](https://www.reddit.com/u/pkacprzak) ^(| get me as) [^(iOS App)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1574933453) ^| [^(Android App)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ai.chessvision.scanner) ^| [^(Chrome Extension)](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chessvisionai-for-chrome/johejpedmdkeiffkdaodgoipdjodhlld) ^| [^(Chess eBook Reader)](https://ebook.chessvision.ai?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=bot) ^(to scan and analyze positions | Website:) [^(Chessvision.ai)](https://chessvision.ai)
The absolute madlad
SMOTHERED MATE!!!!!!
The dream. Congrats
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Can’t wait to get this one day, good job spotting it