Mate in 3: rook to c3 (d3·2)
li-0PLFPPuzzle rating: 2171Theme: Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 3: a forced sequence that ends in checkmate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
32... Rxc3+ 33. Kxc3 Qd3+ 34. Kb2 Bd4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d3 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to d4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc3, then Qd3+ and you stay on top.
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