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Back-Rank Mate puzzles

A back-rank mate hits the corner where the castled king hides behind its own pawns. The usual cause: escape squares never opened. A classic reminder to make luft in time.

25 puzzles available · average rating 1122 · range 800–2030.

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#kG6nP rating 996

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#LZtvK rating 1021

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#XvAwS rating 1006

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#lZ8xJ rating 2030

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#TYEw0 rating 1004

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#SXghM rating 813

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#8UHp6 rating 1332

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#AVRLs rating 1404

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#rleVO rating 800

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#NJUsl rating 1324

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#DgZV9 rating 1374

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#4S7Kq rating 1017

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