Back-rank mate in 3 on d8
li-04wxnPuzzle rating: 1042Theme: 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
28. Rd8+ Rf8 29. Be6+ Kh8 30. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to e6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf8, then Be6+ and you stay on top.
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