Back-rank mate in 3 on f2 (f6·3)
li-04IdjPuzzle rating: 1292Theme: 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
16... Qxf2+ 17. Kh1 Qf1+ 18. Rxf1 Rxf1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh1, then Qf1+ and you stay on top.
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