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What does back rank mean in chess?
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In chess, back rank refers to a player's first rank (the rank on which the pieces stand in the starting position). White's back rank is Black's eighth rank; Black's back rank is White's eighth rank. Also called home rank and first rank.
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What does back rank mean in chess?
In chess, back rank refers to a player's first rank (the rank on which the pieces stand in the starting position). White's back rank is Black's eighth rank; Black's back rank is White's eighth rank. Also called home rank and first rank.
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