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Endgame Puzzle (1372)

After the setup move Rxf7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Rxf7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0Mhle
Rating
1372
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 4 points
FEN
6k1/2R2rpp/5b2/p7/1rB5/5P1P/P4PK1/8 w - - 0 24

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

24. Rc8+ 24... Bd8 25. Rxd8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Rxf7 24. Rc8+ 24... Bd8 25. Rxd8#

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