Back-rank mate in 3 on f7 (f3·2)
li-02Ub7Puzzle rating: 1223Theme: 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
24. Qf7+ Kh8 25. Qxf8+ Rxf8 26. 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 Qxf8+ and you win the knight.
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