Back-rank mate in 3 on e7
li-02gWmPuzzle rating: 1471Theme: 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
26. Qe7+ Kc8 27. Qe8+ Rxe8 28. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
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