Mate in 3: rook to e1 (e6)
li-0FkMyPuzzle rating: 1987Theme: 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
43... Re1+ 44. Kh2 Qg3+ 45. fxg3 fxg3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g3 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to g3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh2, then Qg3+ and you stay on top.
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