Back-rank mate in 3 on c2
li-05cVRPuzzle rating: 867Theme: 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... Qxc2+ 28. Ka1 Qc1+ 29. Rxc1 Rxc1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka1, then Qc1+ and you stay on top.
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