Mate in 3: knight to e7
li-02242Puzzle rating: 1018Theme: 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
33. Ne7+ Kh7 34. Rh4+ Nh5 35. Rxh5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Rh4+ and you stay on top.
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