Back-rank mate in 3 on c7
li-06NmxPuzzle rating: 996Theme: 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
32. Qc7+ Ka8 33. Qc8+ Rxc8 34. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
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