Mate in 3: rook to e1 (e8·2)
li-0CZKQPuzzle rating: 1924Theme: 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
20... Rxe1+ 21. Nxe1 Qxh2+ 22. Kf1 Qh1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h2 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxe1, then Qxh2+ and you stay on top.
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