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Back-rank mates worksheet for beginners

Six positions from real games. Find the best move. Print it for a class, a club night or a lesson. The answer key is on page 2.

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Back-rank matesBeginner level. Find the best move.NameDate1Black to move87654321abcdefghMove2Black to move87654321abcdefghMove3Black to move87654321abcdefghMove4White to move87654321abcdefghMove5White to move87654321abcdefghMove6Black to move87654321abcdefghMoveFree chess worksheets at chessboost.org/worksheetsAnswers on page 2
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Answer keyBack-rank mates11... Rd1#Black to move21... Rb1#Black to move31... Qf1+ 2. Rxf1 Rxf1#Black to move41. Qxd8+ Rxd8 2. Rxd8#White to move51. Qxf7+ Kh8 2. Qf8+ Rxf8 3. Rxf8#White to move61... Qxf2+ 2. Kh1 Qf1+ 3. Rxf1 Rxf1#Black to moveSolve these on screen at chessboost.orgPage 2

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