Mate in 3: rook to h7 (h2)
li-04NEhPuzzle rating: 1496Theme: 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
23. Rxh7+ Kxh7 24. Qh2+ Qh3 25. Qxh3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h2 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh7, then Qh2+ and you stay on top.
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