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Mate in 3: double attack on g7 (g1)

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Puzzle rating: 2205Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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