Chess tactic

Attraction Puzzle (2032)

After the setup move Kh7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

03Iup

Rating

2032

Side to move

White

Themes

Attraction, Deflection, Endgame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

3R4/1rp2ppk/p1p1q1bp/8/4p3/P1B1Q3/1PP2PPP/6K1 w - - 1 23

What to look for

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

23. Rh8+ 23... Kxh8 24. Qxh6+ 24... Kg8 25. Qxg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22... Kh7 23. Rh8+ 23... Kxh8 24. Qxh6+ 24... Kg8 25. Qxg7#