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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1156)

After the setup move Rxc4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxc4. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
07T43
Rating
1156
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
White is ahead by 9 points
FEN
8/5Qpk/p6p/1p1Pp3/1qR1P3/4BP2/P5PP/6K1 b - - 0 29

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

29... Qe1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29. Rxc4 29... Qe1#

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