Mate in 3: rook to d1
li-00QW1Puzzle rating: 988Theme: 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
31... Rd1+ 32. Kb2 R7d2+ 33. Ka3 Ra1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d2 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb2, then R7d2+ and you stay on top.
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