Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1355)

After the setup move Rf8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rf8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0XO6i

Rating

1355

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

5rkr/2pRRppp/p7/2B5/5b2/8/PPK3P1/8 w - - 7 31

What to look for

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

31. Rxf7 31... Rxf7 32. Rd8+ 32... Rf8 33. Rxf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Rf8 31. Rxf7 31... Rxf7 32. Rd8+ 32... Rf8 33. Rxf8#