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Mate in 3: rook to h6 (h1)

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Puzzle rating: 1695Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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