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Mate in 3: double attack on f7

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Puzzle rating: 2025Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

23. Rxf7 Rxd4 24. Rxg7+ Kh8 25. Rxh7#

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
  • Well found: rook to g7 (#1).
  • Strong! rook to h7 is the sharp choice (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
  • If instead Rxd4, then Rxg7+ and you stay on top.

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