Back-rank mate in 3 on f7 (f3)
li-01vCuPuzzle rating: 1015Theme: 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
18. Qxf7+ Kh8 19. Qf8+ Rxf8 20. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
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