Mate in 3: rook to c6 (c1·2)
li-0V72pPuzzle rating: 2114Theme: 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
30. Rxc6+ Rxc6 31. Qxa7+ Kd8 32. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to a7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxc6, then Qxa7+ and you stay on top.
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