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Endgame Puzzle (1136)

After the setup move Rxc7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Rxc7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0jdGz
Rating
1136
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3
Material
Black is ahead by 7 points
FEN
1k6/ppr3R1/3p4/PP1Pn2q/3p1p2/3p1P1p/7K/2R4B w - - 0 33

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 3

Solution

33. Rg8+ 33... Qe8 34. Rxe8+ 34... Rc8 35. Rcxc8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32... Rxc7 33. Rg8+ 33... Qe8 34. Rxe8+ 34... Rc8 35. Rcxc8#

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