Mate in 3: rook to h4 (d4·3)
li-0CKbwPuzzle rating: 2239Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
28... Rh4+ 29. Kg1 f2+ 30. Rxf2 Rh1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to f2 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg1, then f2+ and you stay on top.
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