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I was going over an old lichess.com game when I realized that the checkmating pattern seemed familiar.

[FEN "5rk1/p4pp1/1p5p/2p4Q/2P3R1/P4q2/6RP/4r2K w - - 0 1"]

Here it is boiled down, although the White rook could be replaced by any White piece.

[FEN "4k3/8/8/8/8/5q2/6RP/4r2K w - - 0 1"]

I wondered if this mating pattern his a particular name. However, Wikipedia is of no help. Is there a name for this checkmating pattern?

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    It may count as a special subcase of the back-rank mate.
    – Annatar
    Jul 31, 2019 at 6:12
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    @Annatar Yes, maybe mixed with a pin. Sep 28, 2019 at 23:25

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The OP had two different patterns. One is simple mate with two pieces attacking two files.

The other one is just a pin and a back rank rook mate.

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  1. Ladder mate (along files) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Checkmate_pattern#Ladder_mate_(lawnmower_mate)

  2. Back-rank mate - the king's escape from the back-rank is impeded by its own pieces. Incorporates an absolute pin immobilising the Rook. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Checkmate_pattern#Back-rank_mate

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