Back-rank mate is a very common combinational theme. Through sacrifice and a forcing sequence of moves, one side can execute a back-rank mate, or sometimes create it as a strong threat which costs the opponent material. Read the article
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One of the most oft-repeated advice to beginners and intermediate players is to study the typical plans and ideas of their opening rather than to commit variations to memory. Read the article