Mate in 3: rook to f8 (d8)
li-05DyePuzzle rating: 1372Theme: 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. Rxf8+ Kxf8 24. Qc8+ Ke7 25. Nf5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
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