Mate in 3: rook to d5
li-03TE2Puzzle rating: 1616Theme: 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
31. Rxd5+ cxd5 32. Qxd5+ Ke8 33. Nc7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d5 (#1).
- Strong! knight to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead cxd5, then Qxd5+ and you stay on top.
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