Back-rank mate in 1 on e1
li-00BQDShuffle Rating 717Theme: 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
36... Re1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 1.
Provenance
Derived from the Lichess puzzle database (CC0).
Verified by Stockfish at depth 20+.
Solution forcedness confirmed (verified).
Pack 001
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