Mate in 3: rook to g2 (a2)
li-01riGPuzzle rating: 1637Theme: 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
35... Rg2+ 36. Kh3 g4+ 37. Kh4 Nf3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g4 (#1).
- Strong! knight to f3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh3, then g4+ and you stay on top.
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