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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1222)

After the setup move Nd7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0d86M
Rating
1222
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
7r/2pn1ppp/ppkbp3/8/1PP2P2/P3B2P/4B1P1/3R2K1 w - - 1 24

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

24. Bf3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Nd7 24. Bf3#

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