Back-rank mate in 3 on h3
li-03xKfPuzzle rating: 890Theme: 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
34. Bh3+ g4 35. Bxg4+ Kb8 36. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to g4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g4, then Bxg4+ and you stay on top.
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