Chess tactic

Attraction Puzzle (1409)

After the setup move Rab8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rab8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0T9iz

Rating

1409

Side to move

White

Themes

Attraction, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

1r4rk/2qn1p1p/p1bppPpQ/6P1/p1PpPR2/3P2NP/1P4B1/R5K1 w - - 4 25

What to look for

Lure a defender or king onto a square where a forcing tactic works.

25. Qxh7+ 25... Kxh7 26. Rh4#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24... Rab8 25. Qxh7+ 25... Kxh7 26. Rh4#