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Back-Rank Mate

A checkmate on the 1st or 8th rank with a Rook or Queen.


A checkmate delivered by a rook or queen along a back rank from which the mated king is unable to move because it is blocked by friendly pieces (usually pawns) on the second rank. Also called back-row mate.

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