Mate in 3: rook to g3
li-03ZZtPuzzle rating: 1315Theme: 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
41... R4g3+ 42. Kd4 Rd2+ 43. Ke5 Re3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d2 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd4, then Rd2+ and you stay on top.
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