Mate in 3: pin on h7
li-04RLwPuzzle rating: 1569Theme: 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
44. Rh7+ Rh6 45. Rxh6+ Kg3 46. Rh3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rh6, then Rxh6+ and you win the rook.
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