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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1058)

After the setup move g5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after g5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0TeAI
Rating
1058
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3
Material
White is ahead by 6 points
FEN
5k2/8/6Rp/3PNBP1/1p2Pp1b/1P3P2/6PK/r7 b - - 0 54

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 3

Solution

54... Bg3+ 55. Kh3 55... Rh1+ 56. Kg4 56... h5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

54. g5 54... Bg3+ 55. Kh3 55... Rh1+ 56. Kg4 56... h5#

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