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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1416)

After the setup move b3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after b3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0Vzti
Rating
1416
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
5qk1/1p3pbp/6p1/3Q4/r2p2P1/1P1P3P/2PB1P2/2K1R3 b - - 0 23

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

23... Ra1+ 24. Kb2 24... Qa3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23. b3 23... Ra1+ 24. Kb2 24... Qa3#

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