Back-rank mate in 2 on e2 (d4)
li-05UHrPuzzle rating: 1184Theme: 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
26... Ne2+ 27. Kh1 Rxf1#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to f1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh1, then Rxf1# and it is mate.
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