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Endgame Puzzle (1200)

After the setup move gxf3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after gxf3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0BDlv
Rating
1200
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3
Material
White is ahead by 5 points
FEN
7k/1R4p1/p7/2P1p2q/3bP3/5P2/PPQ4P/7K b - - 0 37

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 3

Solution

37... Qxf3+ 38. Qg2 38... Qd1+ 39. Qf1 39... Qxf1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37. gxf3 37... Qxf3+ 38. Qg2 38... Qd1+ 39. Qf1 39... Qxf1#

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