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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1139)

After the setup move Ne5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ne5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0g4T6
Rating
1139
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
5R2/p3r1p1/1p4kp/2pBn1p1/6P1/P7/1PP3P1/2K5 w - - 5 33

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

33. Be4#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32... Ne5 33. Be4#

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