Back-rank mate in 2 on b1 (a1)
li-01rGpPuzzle rating: 860Theme: 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
39... Rxb1+ 40. Rxb1 Rxb1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to b1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxb1, then Rxb1# and it is mate.
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