Back-rank mate in 2 on d1 (d5·3)
li-012tDPuzzle rating: 803Theme: 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... Rd1+ 37. Rxd1 cxd1=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to d1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxd1, then cxd1=Q# and it is mate.
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