Back Rank Mate Training

Checkmate on the 1st/8th rank. The most-tagged named mate pattern in this site's puzzle set

The board starts after your opponent's last move. Check whose turn it is, then tap a piece and its destination, or drag the piece.

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Checkmate on the 1st/8th rank. The most-tagged named mate pattern in this site's puzzle set

Engine Analysis

What to check while solving

Look for your checks and captures, then predict how your opponent will answer your candidate move. After a correct move, the opponent replies automatically. If you get stuck, use a hint. When you finish, step through the solution one move at a time.

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