Mate in 3: double attack on f7
li-04B7RPuzzle rating: 2025Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
White to move — find the best continuation
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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