Mate in 3: rook to e1
li-00Gv1Puzzle rating: 939Theme: 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
32... Re1+ 33. Rxe1 Rxe1+ 34. Kf2 Qf1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e1 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxe1, then Rxe1+ and you stay on top.
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