Mate in 3: rook to g2 (g7)
li-02sI2Puzzle rating: 2069Theme: 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
34... Rgxg2+ 35. Ke3 Re2+ 36. Rxe2 Rxe2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e2 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke3, then Re2+ and you stay on top.
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