Mate in 3: king to c4
li-04iY6Puzzle rating: 1524Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
54... Kc4 55. Rxc7 Ra8+ 56. Ra7 Rxa7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to c4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to a8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxc7, then Ra8+ and you stay on top.
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