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Endgame Puzzle (1359)

After the setup move b8=Q, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after b8=Q. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
02EUf
Rating
1359
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
White is ahead by 10 points
FEN
1Q4r1/8/2B5/8/3k3p/3pp2P/1R6/4K3 b - - 0 53

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

53... Rg1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

53. b8=Q 53... Rg1#

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