Mate in 3: rook to h4 (g4)
li-0IPQZPuzzle rating: 2115Theme: 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
27. Rh4+ Kg6 28. Rg1+ Kf5 29. Rg5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to g5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Rg1+ and you stay on top.
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