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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1405)

After the setup move Kd8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kd8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0pLin
Rating
1405
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Black is ahead by 6 points
FEN
r2k4/2q5/3pP3/1p1N1p2/4pP2/1p5P/1PP4K/6R1 w - - 2 40

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

40. Rg8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

39... Kd8 40. Rg8#

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