Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d2·3)
sf-t-0110Puzzle 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. Rd8+ Ke7 21. Nxg8+ Ke6 22. Nd4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to g8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Nxg8+ and you win the rook.
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