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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1040)

After the setup move e7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after e7. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0OIii
Rating
1040
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
White is ahead by 2 points
FEN
4R3/2p1P1pp/1kp5/p7/8/P2N2P1/1Pr4r/3R1K2 b - - 0 37

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

37... Rh1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37. e7 37... Rh1#

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