Mate in 3: rook to h3
li-01a8MPuzzle rating: 1181Theme: 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
34... Rxh3+ 35. Kg5 Rcg3+ 36. Kf5 Rh5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g3 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then Rcg3+ and you stay on top.
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