Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g4·2)
li-05TRkPuzzle rating: 1658Theme: 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
27. Rxg7+ Kh6 28. Be3+ Kh5 29. Rh3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to e3 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Be3+ and you stay on top.
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