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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1310)

After the setup move Rf3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rf3. White to move.
Puzzle ID
06skk
Rating
1310
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
4k3/r1p5/5Kpp/2N2b2/2BR4/1P3r1P/8/8 w - - 3 33

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

33. Bf7+ 33... Kf8 34. Rd8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32... Rf3 33. Bf7+ 33... Kf8 34. Rd8#

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