Back-rank mate in 3 on d1 (d8)
li-06iShPuzzle rating: 1639Theme: 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
17... Rxd1+ 18. Rxd1 Qe1+ 19. Rxe1 Rxe1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e1 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxd1, then Qe1+ and you stay on top.
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