back-rank mate

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8{{{square}}} white rook{{{square}}} black king8
7{{{square}}} black pawn{{{square}}} black pawn{{{square}}} black pawn7
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An archetypal back-rank mate.

Noun

back-rank mate (plural back-rank mates)

  1. (chess) A checkmate delivered by a major piece along the back rank against a king whose advancement is prevented by pieces of its own color (most commonly pawns).
    Synonym: corridor mate

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