Mate in 3: rook to f8 (f1·9)
li-0JYHqPuzzle rating: 2062Theme: 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
33. Rf8+ Kxf8 34. Qc8+ Re8 35. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
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