Back-rank mate in 3 on b1
li-038TXPuzzle rating: 1182Theme: 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
25... Qxb1+ 26. Nxb1 Rd1+ 27. Ne1 Rxe1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxb1, then Rd1+ and you stay on top.
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