Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e7)
li-01rQsPuzzle rating: 995Theme: 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
36. Re8+ Rxe8 37. Rxe8+ Kh7 38. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxe8, then Rxe8+ and you stay on top.
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