Tactical Patterns | Back-Rank Tactics

Back-Rank Tactics happen when you can make threats on your opponent’s exposed back rank and use this for tactical purposes.

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Back-Rank Tactics Example #1

Back Rank Tactics Example #1
1. Qxc6 Rxd1+ 2. Rxd1 Qxc6 3. Rd8+ Qe8 4. Rxe8#

Back-Rank Tactics Example #2

Back-Rank Tactics Example #2
1… Qf2+ 2. Kh1 Qf1+ 3. Rxf1 Rxf1#

Back-Rank Tactics Example #3

Back-Rank Tactics Example #3
1. Qxe5 Qxe5 2. Nxf7+ Rxf7 3. Rd8+ Qe8 4. Rxe8+ Rf8 5. Rxf8#