Mate in 3: rook to h6 (h1·2)
li-0Hk7SPuzzle rating: 1924Theme: 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
36. Rxh6+ gxh6 37. Qe5+ f6 38. Qxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead gxh6, then Qe5+ and you stay on top.
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