Mate in 3: rook to h7 (h1·5)
sf-t-0089Puzzle 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
22. Rh7+ Kxh7 23. Qh3+ Kg7 24. Qh6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h3 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh7, then Qh3+ and you stay on top.
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