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Chapter 7: Mate in two · Level 38 of 50

Level 38: Mate in Two: Back Rank

Goal: Checkmate in two moves on the back row: check first, then mate whatever Black does. 4 puzzles · ★★★ = no mistakes.

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Mate in two: your first move must work against every answer. The black rook guards the back row.

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🎯 Your mission

  1. 1Solve all 4 puzzles — the dots above the board turn green
  2. 2After each one, press Next puzzle →
  3. 3Finish the level: you get stars ★★★ and it counts for the Chapter 7 certificate
🎓 Chapter 7 certificate to save your stars and earn the certificate
Puzzle 1 of 4

Mate in two. Black will block — then you mate.

Your move

💡 Need a hint?

Check on the back row. Black can only block or take — then your second piece finishes the job.

What you learn here

In a mate in two your first move must work against EVERY answer. Back-row checks are great first moves: Black has very few replies, and each one runs into mate. After your first move this page plays Black’s best defence — then you give mate.

Chapter 7 — Mate in two: Your first move makes mate unstoppable. The board then plays Black’s best defence — and you give checkmate on the next move.

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