Back-rank mate in 2 on a8 (c6)
li-04OlIPuzzle rating: 1144Theme: 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
24. Qxa8+ Rd8 25. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rd8, then Qxd8# and it is mate.
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