Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1316)

After the setup move Kg4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0H5VI

Rating

1316

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

3k4/R4pp1/B6p/2BPp3/4PnK1/5P2/1r4PP/8 b - - 13 37

What to look for

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

37... Rxg2+ 38. Kf5 38... Rg5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37. Kg4 37... Rxg2+ 38. Kf5 38... Rg5#