Mate in 3: double attack on g7 (g1)
li-0556FPuzzle rating: 2205Theme: 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
32. Rxg7+ Kh8 33. Rg8+ Kxg8 34. Ne7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g8 (#1).
- Strong! knight to e7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
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