Back-rank mate in 2 on e8 (e6)
li-03INyPuzzle rating: 979Theme: 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
37. Re8+ Rxe8 38. dxe8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxe8, then dxe8=Q# and it is mate.
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