Mate in 3: rook to g2 (g4)
li-06b0APuzzle rating: 1761Theme: 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
29... Rxg2+ 30. Kh1 R2g4 31. f3 Rh4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh1, then R2g4 and you stay on top.
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