Mate in 3: rook to g3 (f3·2)
li-0Btl1Puzzle rating: 2079Theme: 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
34... Rxg3+ 35. fxg3 Bd4+ 36. Rf2 Bxf2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d4 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to f2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead fxg3, then Bd4+ and you stay on top.
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