Back-rank mate in 2 on c8 (a6)
li-04x6jnaming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1002Theme: 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
26. Qxc8+ Bxc8 27. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxc8, then Rd8# and it is mate.
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