Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1060)

After the setup move h4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after h4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0hB6F

Rating

1060

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

6k1/ppR3bp/6p1/4r1B1/7P/2P5/PP3PP1/6K1 b - - 0 24

What to look for

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

24... Re1+ 25. Kh2 25... Be5+ 26. f4 26... Bxc7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24. h4 24... Re1+ 25. Kh2 25... Be5+ 26. f4 26... Bxc7