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Endgame Puzzle (1250)

After the setup move Rxg7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Rxg7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
07tpU
Rating
1250
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 7 points
FEN
r5k1/1pR3r1/p5Qp/6q1/6b1/8/PP3P1P/6K1 w - - 0 30

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

30. Rxg7+ 30... Kh8 31. Qh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29... Rxg7 30. Rxg7+ 30... Kh8 31. Qh7#

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