Mate in 3: rook to g2
li-07Hm3Puzzle rating: 1489Theme: 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
33... Rxg2+ 34. Rxg2 Qxh3+ 35. Kg1 Qxg2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h3 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxg2, then Qxh3+ and you stay on top.
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