Back-rank mate in 2 on d8 (d1)
li-01WqvPuzzle rating: 1295Theme: 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
33. Rd8+ Rf8 34. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rf8, then Rxf8# and it is mate.
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