Back-rank mate in 2 on a1 (a8)
li-05lmwPuzzle rating: 669Theme: 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
24... Ra1+ 25. Ne1 Rxe1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ne1, then Rxe1# and it is mate.
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