Mate in 3: rook to a1
li-02mMyPuzzle rating: 1339Theme: 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. Ra1+ Ba2 33. Rxa2+ Kb5 34. Ra5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to a2 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ba2, then Rxa2+ and you win the bishop.
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