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Endgame Puzzle (1005)

After the setup move f5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after f5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0T05x
Rating
1005
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
Q1R5/6pk/p3p2p/1p3p1r/7B/7K/4q2P/8 w - - 0 48

What to look for

A tactic from a reduced-material position where king activity and promotion threats matter.

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

48. Rh8+ 48... Kg6 49. Qe8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

47... f5 48. Rh8+ 48... Kg6 49. Qe8#

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