Back-rank mate in 2 on b1 (f5)
li-069i5Puzzle rating: 758Theme: 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
38... Qxb1+ 39. Qd1 Qxd1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qd1, then Qxd1# and it is mate.
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