Back-rank mate in 2 on e1 (e2)
li-00zkPPuzzle rating: 1448Theme: 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
32... Re1+ 33. Rxe1 Rxe1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxe1, then Rxe1# and it is mate.
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