Puzzle theme
Back Rank Mate puzzles
Checkmate the king trapped on its own back rank.
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Example: Black to move
A back rank mate puzzle rated about 836. Find the best move for Black.
Show the solution
28... Qxf2+ 29. Kh1 Qxe1#
Other tactical themes
- Mate in 1
- Mate in 2
- Mate in 3
- Fork
- Pin
- Skewer
- Discovered Attack
- Double Check
- Smothered Mate
- Queenside Attack
- Sacrifice
- Deflection
- Clearance
- Attraction
- Hanging Piece
- Endgame