Back-rank mate in 3 on g1
li-03QMxShuffle Rating 606Theme: 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
39... Rg1+ 40. Rf1 Rxf1+ 41. Qd1 Rxd1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to f1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf1, then Rxf1+ and you win the rook.
Provenance
Derived from the Lichess puzzle database (CC0).
Verified by Stockfish at depth 20+.
Solution forcedness confirmed (verified).
Pack 001
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