Mate in 3: rook to f8 (f1·8)
li-01omaPuzzle rating: 1946Theme: 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
26. Rxf8+ Rxf8 27. Qg8+ Rxg8 28. Nf7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g8 (#1).
- Strong! knight to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxf8, then Qg8+ and you win the queen.
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