Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1215)

After the setup move Kh4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0LRRs

Rating

1215

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/3R4/2B3p1/1p1Pb3/1Pb1N2k/r6p/5K2/8 w - - 2 56

What to look for

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

56. Rh7+ 56... Kg4 57. Bd7+ 57... Kf4 58. Rh4#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

55... Kh4 56. Rh7+ 56... Kg4 57. Bd7+ 57... Kf4 58. Rh4#