A Mating Net Against the World Champion — Lasker vs Carroll, 1898

Objective: Black to move. Find the forced mate in 3.

Position and task condition

1898. Reigning World Champion Emanuel Lasker has reached a dangerous position against Carroll. Black's queen, rook and bishop are surrounding the exposed king, but finishing the attack requires complete precision. Black to move — find the mate in 3.

Theme: Mate in 3 • Rook sacrifice • Forcing sequence • King attack

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