Back-rank mate in 2 on e8 (e2·2)
li-00MS3Puzzle rating: 809Theme: 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
13. Qxe8+ Qxe8 14. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qxe8, then Rxe8# and it is mate.
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