Mate in 3: rook to h6 (h1)
li-033eVPuzzle rating: 1695Theme: 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
27. Rxh6+ Bxh6 28. Qf7+ Bg7 29. Rh1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxh6, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
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