Back-rank mate in 3 on d8 (d5)
li-01XIaPuzzle rating: 1897Theme: Back rank: the king is trapped behind its own pawns — use that.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Back rank: the king is trapped behind its own pawns — use that.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
28. Qd8+ Rxd8 29. Rxd8+ Bxd8 30. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxd8, then Rxd8+ and you stay on top.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play