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Endgame Puzzle (1174)

After the setup move Rc7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rc7. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0ngtQ
Rating
1174
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Material is level
FEN
6k1/2R5/6pB/2b2p2/7P/5KP1/r7/8 b - - 3 49

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

49... Rf2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

49. Rc7 49... Rf2#

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