Mate in 3: double attack on h7
li-0DS6nPuzzle rating: 1937Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
18. Qxh7+ Kxh7 19. Rh4+ Kg7 20. Rh7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh7, then Rh4+ and you stay on top.
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