Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1049)

After the setup move Nf5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nf5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Fh2T

Rating

1049

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

3k4/1ppr1p1p/p2b1Np1/5nB1/1P6/P5P1/7P/2K1R3 w - - 5 25

What to look for

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

25. Re8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24... Nf5 25. Re8#