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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1021)

After the setup move Ke7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0nblW
Rating
1021
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Material is level
FEN
3Rb3/2r1kpp1/7p/1B3n2/4NP2/6P1/6KP/8 w - - 9 39

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

39. Rxe8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38... Ke7 39. Rxe8#

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