Back-rank mate in 1 on e1 (e8)
li-053bbPuzzle rating: 944Theme: Back rank: the king is trapped behind its own pawns — use that.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Back rank: the king is trapped behind its own pawns — use that.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
18... Re1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 1.
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