Back-rank mate in 2 on d2 (f3)
li-003TxPuzzle rating: 1516Theme: 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... Nd2+ 28. Ka1 Rc1#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to c1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka1, then Rc1# and it is mate.
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