Mate in 3: rook to b8
li-072yHPuzzle rating: 1586Theme: 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
28. Rb8+ Rxb8 29. Qxb8+ Re8 30. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxb8, then Qxb8+ and you stay on top.
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