Mate in 3: discovered attack on g8
li-054x7Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
28. Rg8+ Kh7 29. e5+ Be4 30. Bxe4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to e5 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to e4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then e5+ and you stay on top.
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