Mate in 3: rook to g8
li-041inPuzzle rating: 1410Theme: 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
39. Rg8+ Kh7 40. R1g7+ Kh6 41. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g7 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then R1g7+ and you stay on top.
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