Mate in 3: rook to h2 (h8)
li-00BrZPuzzle rating: 1382Theme: 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
28... Rxh2+ 29. Kxh2 Rh8+ 30. Qh6 Rxh6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh2, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
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