Mate in 3: pin on h8
li-03IupPuzzle rating: 2032Theme: Deflection: force the defender to abandon its post.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Deflection: force the defender to abandon its post.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
23. Rh8+ Kxh8 24. Qxh6+ Kg8 25. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh8, then Qxh6+ and you stay on top.
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