Back-rank mate in 2 on c1 (c8·3)
li-07H9PPuzzle rating: 1854Theme: 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
40... Rc1+ 41. Bxc1 Rd1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxc1, then Rd1# and it is mate.
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