Mate in 3: rook to h2 (h3)
li-00IvfPuzzle rating: 1565Theme: 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
46... Rh2+ 47. Kf1 Rh1+ 48. Kf2 R7h2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf1, then Rh1+ and you stay on top.
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