Mate in 3: rook to h3 (h2)
li-0784qPuzzle rating: 1718Theme: 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
36... Rh3+ 37. Kf4 Rf2+ 38. Rf3 Rfxf3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to f2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf4, then Rf2+ and you stay on top.
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