Back-rank mate in 2 on d8 (d7)
li-00wL8Puzzle rating: 856Theme: 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
34. Rd8+ Rxd8 35. cxd8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxd8, then cxd8=Q# and it is mate.
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