Mate in 3: rook to h1 (h5)
li-02gUKPuzzle rating: 1445Theme: 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
33... Rh1+ 34. Kg2 R8h2+ 35. Kf3 Rxf2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h2 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg2, then R8h2+ and you stay on top.
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