Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1245)

After the setup move Rxf7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0NFzY

Rating

1245

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

6k1/R4rpp/2p5/6q1/3P4/P1P1n2P/6P1/5R1K w - - 0 24

What to look for

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

24. Ra8+ 24... Qd8 25. Rxd8+ 25... Rf8 26. Rfxf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Rxf7 24. Ra8+ 24... Qd8 25. Rxd8+ 25... Rf8 26. Rfxf8#