Back-rank mate in 3 on d1
li-01pl8Puzzle rating: 1134Theme: 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
31... Rxd1+ 32. Bf1 Ne2+ 33. Kh1 Rxf1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to e2 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf1, then Ne2+ and you win the rook.
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