Mate in 3: rook to a8 (a1·2)
li-06LkxPuzzle rating: 1828Theme: 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
33. Ra8+ Rb8 34. Rxb8+ Qxb8 35. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to b8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb8, then Rxb8+ and you win the rook.
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