Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e4·2)
sf-t-0010Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
20. Re8+ Bxe8 21. Qxe8+ Qd8 22. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxe8, then Qxe8+ and you stay on top.
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