Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e1·17)
li-0HbNNPuzzle rating: 2260Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
37. Re8+ Kh7 38. Qg6+ fxg6 39. fxg6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
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