Back-rank mate: how it works and how to spot it

The king trapped behind its own pawns. Learn the back-rank mate with a short video and worked positions, then test yourself on 12 free puzzles.

Watch the short video, then try 5 warm-up positions (not scored, as many tries as you like), then take the 12-puzzle practice test. 10 correct masters the lesson. Free, and no account needed.

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