Mate in 3: rook to h7
li-02EcUPuzzle rating: 1477Theme: 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
32. Rxh7+ Rh6 33. g4+ Kg6 34. Rg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rh6, then g4+ and you stay on top.
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