Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e7·7)
li-0T7igPuzzle rating: 2208Theme: 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
25. Re8+ Kg7 26. Bh6+ Kf6 27. Qg5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to h6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Bh6+ and you stay on top.
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