Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1383)

After the setup move Bxd2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxd2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0S6m6

Rating

1383

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

4rkr1/3R3p/6p1/8/8/7P/3b2P1/4R2K w - - 0 36

What to look for

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

36. Rf1+ 36... Bf4 37. Rxf4#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

35... Bxd2 36. Rf1+ 36... Bf4 37. Rxf4#