Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1403)

After the setup move Kh1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0acur

Rating

1403

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

White is ahead by 5 points

FEN

5k2/2R5/R7/4Bp2/1P2nPp1/8/P2r3p/7K b - - 1 44

What to look for

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

44... Ng3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

44. Kh1 44... Ng3#