Pretty cool sequence that I got today in a game. White to move, mate in 3.

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I analyzed the image and this is what I see. Open an appropriate link below and explore the position yourself or with the engine:

White to play: chess.com | lichess.org

My solution:

Hints: piece: >!Rook!<, move: >!Rh8+!<

Evaluation: >!White has mate in 3!<

Best continuation: >!1. Rh8+ Kxh8 2. c8=Q+ Kh7 3. Qxh3#!<

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Gothamchess, a player so bright

Was in a game with all his might.

With a grin, he eyed his rook,

And with an evil laugh he took

His opponent’s pawn with a daring look,

And sacrifices the rook!

The crowd went wild - they couldn’t contain

Their excitement for this bold chess game.

Gothamchess emerged victorious

Thanks to his sacrifice, oh so glorious.

Remember Levy and his daring look,

And maybe you too can sacrifice the rook!

Absolutely beautiful

Before that it was just completely Black won, was it not?

Rc2 followed by taking the c pawn no matter what, then just g2 g1=Q and winning endgame. White cant mate with ideas like Rc4, Rh4# because either g1=Q+ or he is missing a move due to moving the King.

Now its White winning, Rh8+ Kxh8 c8=Q+ Kh7 Qxh3#

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Oof that had to be satisfying. >! 1. Rh8+, Kxh8, 2. c8=Q+, Kh7, 3. Qxh3# !<