Back-rank mate in 3 on d7
li-05c4uPuzzle rating: 1099Theme: 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
19. Qd7+ Kb8 20. Qd8+ Rxd8 21. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
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