Mate in 3: rook to g3 (g4)
li-0D39PPuzzle rating: 1955Theme: 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
37... Rxg3+ 38. fxg3 f2+ 39. Kg2 Be4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to f2 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to e4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead fxg3, then f2+ and you stay on top.
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