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Endgame Puzzle (1148)

After the setup move Bxe3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Bxe3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0YYab
Rating
1148
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 2 points
FEN
R7/P4ppk/6p1/8/P7/4BnPq/2R4P/7K b - - 0 43

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

43... Qf1+ 44. Bg1 44... Qxg1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

43. Bxe3 43... Qf1+ 44. Bg1 44... Qxg1#

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