Mate in 3: rook to g7
li-07JToPuzzle rating: 1577Theme: 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
29. Rxg7+ Nxg7 30. Rxh6+ Kg8 31. Ne7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h6 (#1).
- Strong! knight to e7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxg7, then Rxh6+ and you stay on top.
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