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Puzzle No : 0112
Difficulty level : hard
Description : Mate in 3 moves
Next Move : White
Player level : Advanced
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Hard chess puzzle 0112
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Solution to hard chess puzzle 0112
At this puzzle, next move is by White. The objective of the puzzle is to mate in 3 moves.
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Solution 1
Initial board position
This is the initial board position of hard chess puzzle 0112.
Move 1
Move by white
your rook in first rank moves to c1 and gives check to opponent.
Move 2
Move by black
opponent’s king escapes from the check threat by moving to b7. it can’t come to b8 or d file due to the attack from your other rook and bishop.
Move 3
Move by white
your rook in third rank gives next check.
Move 4
Move by black
opponent’s king move to a8 as this is the only free square available due to the block by friendly pawns.
Move 5
Move by white
your rook in b file moves to b8 and checkmate. opponent’s king can’t capture your rook since it is supported by bishop. this is how you can mate in 3 moves.
Solution 2
Initial board position
This is the initial board position of hard chess puzzle 0112.
Move 1
Move by white
your rook in first rank moves to c1 and gives check to opponent.
Move 2
Move by black
opponent’s king escapes from the check threat by moving to b7. it can’t come to b8 or d file due to the attack from your other rook and bishop.
Move 3
Move by white
your rook in third rank gives next check.
Move 4
Move by black
opponent’s king move to a8 as this is the only free square available due to the block by friendly pawns.
Move 5
Move by white
your rook in c file moves to c8 and checkmate. opponent’s king is cornered and blocked by friendly pawn. this is how you can mate in 3 moves.
Right moves for the solution to the hard chess puzzle 0112
Based on the objective of the puzzle, you have to make the right moves. Following are the right moves
- Rc1+, Rb3+, Rb8#
- Rc1+, Rb3+, Rc8#
Explanation for the moves
- Rc1+ - Your rook in first rank moves to c1 and gives check to opponent.
- Kb7 - Opponent’s king escapes from the check threat by moving to b7. It can’t come to b8 or d file due to the attack from your other rook and bishop.
- Rb3+ - Your rook in third rank gives next check.
- Ka8 - Opponent’s king move to a8 as this is the only free square available due to the block by friendly pawns.
- Rb8# - Your rook in b file moves to b8 and checkmate. Opponent’s king can’t capture your rook since it is supported by bishop. This is how you can mate in 3 moves.
- Rc8# - Your rook in c file moves to c8 and checkmate. Opponent’s king is cornered and blocked by friendly pawn. This is how you can mate in 3 moves.
- For right move - You are really pushing hard. It is appreciated.
- For wrong move - You could have used both the rooks to have a mate in 3 moves. Do not stop trying
Categories of hard chess puzzle 0112
This hard chess puzzle falls in these categories.
- Hard chess puzzles
- Mate in 3 puzzles in chess
- Endgame puzzles in chess
- Strategy puzzles in chess
- Rook puzzles in chess
hard chess puzzle 0112 chart
How to view the solution to hard chess puzzle 0112
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How to get help for moves in the hard chess puzzle 0112
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