Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d1·11)
li-0MUv0Puzzle rating: 2065Theme: 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
41. Rd8+ Kg7 42. Bf8+ Kf6 43. Rd6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Bf8+ and you stay on top.
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