Mate in 3: rook to h3 (h8)
li-0HNu4Puzzle rating: 2081Theme: 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
26... Rh3+ 27. Kxh3 Nf4+ 28. Kg3 Rg2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to g2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh3, then Nf4+ and you stay on top.
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