Mate in 3: discovered attack on h6
li-01VvXPuzzle rating: 953Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
27. Nh6+ gxh6 28. Rxf8+ Kg7 29. R1f7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to f8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead gxh6, then Rxf8+ and you stay on top.
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