Mate in 3: rook to a2 (b2)
li-09IkHPuzzle rating: 1962Theme: 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
31... Rxa2+ 32. Kxa2 Qc2+ 33. Ka1 Qb2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c2 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxa2, then Qc2+ and you stay on top.
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