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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1024)

After the setup move Rdd7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rdd7. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0lGH9
Rating
1024
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r5k1/1R1R1ppp/2p5/1p6/5P2/1P6/1PP1r1PP/6K1 b - - 4 23

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

23... Ra1+ 24. Rd1 24... Rxd1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23. Rdd7 23... Ra1+ 24. Rd1 24... Rxd1#

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