Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1282)

After the setup move Rxb2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxb2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0jyX5

Rating

1282

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

2r3k1/4Rp1p/1B4p1/3p4/8/6P1/1R2bP1P/7K b - - 0 30

What to look for

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

30... Bf3+ 31. Kg1 31... Rc1+ 32. Re1 32... Rxe1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30. Rxb2 30... Bf3+ 31. Kg1 31... Rc1+ 32. Re1 32... Rxe1#