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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1278)

After the setup move Rxf5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
05hU2
Rating
1278
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 5 points
FEN
7k/6p1/6K1/RP3r2/p7/6P1/r7/8 w - - 0 57

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

57. Ra8+ 57... Rf8 58. Rxf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

56... Rxf5 57. Ra8+ 57... Rf8 58. Rxf8#

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