Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1287)

After the setup move Re6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0hB6O

Rating

1287

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

8/5p1p/2p1rN2/4n2P/p2B1kP1/2P5/4KP2/8 w - - 3 34

What to look for

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

34. Be3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33... Re6 34. Be3#