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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1297)

After the setup move Kg3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
05FhO
Rating
1297
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 3 points
FEN
3r4/ppR5/6kp/8/5P1P/1N4K1/PP1pr3/3R4 b - - 2 41

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

41... Rd3+ 42. Kg4 42... h5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41. Kg3 41... Rd3+ 42. Kg4 42... h5#

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