Mate in 3: fork on e6
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White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
38. Ne6+ Ke8 39. Rg8+ Qf8 40. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
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