Back-rank mate in 2 on e6
li-02ahlPuzzle rating: 926Theme: 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
23. Be6+ Kb8 24. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb8, then Rd8# and it is mate.
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