Mate in 3: queen to e7 (d6·3)
li-0LrLAPuzzle rating: 1894Theme: 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
34. Qxe7+ Rxe7 35. Rd8+ Re8 36. Rexe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxe7, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
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