Mate in 3: rook to e8
li-00hgtPuzzle rating: 892Theme: 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
25. Re8+ Rxe8 26. Rxe8+ Kh7 27. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxe8, then Rxe8+ and you stay on top.
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