Mate in 3: rook to h1 (f1)
li-08XXxPuzzle rating: 1970Theme: 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
39... Rh1+ 40. Kg3 h4+ 41. Kf2 Qg1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to h4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg3, then h4+ and you stay on top.
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