Mate in 3: rook to c8
li-00QHMPuzzle rating: 904Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
29. Rc8+ Bd8 30. Rxd8+ Rf8 31. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd8, then Rxd8+ and you win the bishop.
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