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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1137)

After the setup move Nd1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd1. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
09CEu
Rating
1137
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
2kr4/5p1p/6pP/1qp2pP1/8/p1P1Q3/P7/K2NR3 b - - 1 42

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

42... Rxd1+ 43. Rxd1 43... Qb2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

42. Nd1 42... Rxd1+ 43. Rxd1 43... Qb2#

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