Mate in 3: pawn to g6
li-07QhlPuzzle rating: 1556Theme: 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
48. g6+ Kh8 49. Ra8+ Re8 50. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to a8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Ra8+ and you stay on top.
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