Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1394)

After the setup move a4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after a4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0aCRR

Rating

1394

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

6k1/7p/3p2p1/3Pb3/p1R3P1/8/2R5/rrBK4 w - - 0 32

What to look for

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

32. Rc8+ 32... Kf7 33. R2c7+ 33... Kf6 34. Rf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

31... a4 32. Rc8+ 32... Kf7 33. R2c7+ 33... Kf6 34. Rf8#