Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d1·10)
li-09UOOPuzzle rating: 2003Theme: 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
35. Rd8+ Bf8 36. Rxf8+ Kxf8 37. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to f8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf8, then Rxf8+ and you win the bishop.
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