Mate in 3: deflection on d8
li-024spPuzzle rating: 1412Theme: Deflection: force the defender to abandon its post.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Deflection: force the defender to abandon its post.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
17. Rxd8+ Nc8 18. Ra8+ Kxa8 19. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to a8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc8, then Ra8+ and you win the rook.
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