Mate in 3: rook to h8
li-043J0Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
32. Rh8+ Kg6 33. Rxh6+ Kg5 34. h4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h6 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to h4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Rxh6+ and you stay on top.
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