Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1095)

After the setup move Kf5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0T5UI

Rating

1095

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Material is level

FEN

8/8/7R/4pkp1/2rp4/5P2/3K2PP/8 w - - 1 49

What to look for

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

49. g4+ 49... Kf4 50. Rf6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

48... Kf5 49. g4+ 49... Kf4 50. Rf6#