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Back-rank mate in 1 on d8

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Puzzle rating: 612Theme: Back rank: the king is trapped behind its own pawns — use that.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Rd8#

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 1.

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