Mate in 3: pawn to g3 (g4)
li-03CGTPuzzle rating: 1245Theme: 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
43... g3+ 44. Kg1 Ra1+ 45. Rb1 Rxb1#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to a1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to b1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg1, then Ra1+ and you stay on top.
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