Back-rank mate in 3 on e1
li-00Aq4Puzzle rating: 1537Theme: Back rank: the king is trapped behind its own pawns — use that.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Back rank: the king is trapped behind its own pawns — use that.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
18... Re1+ 19. Rd1 Bxf4+ 20. Kb1 Rxd1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd1, then Bxf4+ and you stay on top.
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