Mate in 3: rook to h3 (g3)
li-00KyyPuzzle rating: 1219Theme: 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
50... Rh3+ 51. Kg1 Rg2+ 52. Kf1 Rh1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g2 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg1, then Rg2+ and you stay on top.
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