Back-rank mate in 2 on f7
li-0Nk4rPuzzle rating: 1815Theme: Back rank: the king is trapped behind its own pawns — use that.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Back rank: the king is trapped behind its own pawns — use that.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
31. Qf7+ Kh8 32. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh8, then Qe8# and it is mate.
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