Back-rank mate in 3 on h1
li-05RycPuzzle rating: 1973Theme: 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
27... Qh1+ 28. Re1 Qxe1+ 29. Nd1 Rxd1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re1, then Qxe1+ and you win the rook.
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