Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d7·3)
li-00ueMPuzzle rating: 1680Theme: 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
50. Rxd8+ Kxd8 51. g7 a1=Q 52. g8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxd8, then g7 and you stay on top.
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