Mate in 3: rook to b3
li-01StKPuzzle rating: 1326Theme: 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
27... Rxb3+ 28. axb3 Qa1+ 29. Kc2 Qb2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to a1 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead axb3, then Qa1+ and you stay on top.
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