Mate in 3: rook to g3 (f3·3)
li-0UedOPuzzle rating: 2145Theme: 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
35... Rxg3+ 36. Kxg3 Be5+ 37. Kg2 Qh2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h2 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg3, then Be5+ and you stay on top.
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