Mate in 3: rook to h1
li-00d5gPuzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
33. Rh1+ Bh3+ 34. Rxh3+ Rh5 35. Rxh5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h3 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bh3+, then Rxh3+ and you win the bishop.
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