Mate in 3: rook to c2
li-02tx7Puzzle rating: 1746Theme: 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
27... Rxc2+ 28. Kxb4 Rc4+ 29. Ka3 Ra4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to c4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb4, then Rc4+ and you stay on top.
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