Back-rank mate in 1 on e8
li-02pcXPuzzle rating: 952Theme: 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
21. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 1.
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