Back-rank mate in 2 on f2
li-02HAoPuzzle rating: 848Theme: 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
28... Qxf2+ 29. Kh1 Qxe1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh1, then Qxe1# and it is mate.
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