Mate in 3: rook to h1 (h8)
li-0156aPuzzle rating: 1508Theme: 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
21... Rxh1+ 22. Kxh1 Qh4+ 23. Kg1 Qh2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh1, then Qh4+ and you stay on top.
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