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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1418)

After the setup move fxg6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after fxg6. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0eoyM
Rating
1418
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
8/1R5p/5pPk/8/6PK/7P/6r1/8 b - - 0 42

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 3

Solution

42... hxg6 43. Rb5 43... g5+ 44. Rxg5 44... fxg5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

42. fxg6 42... hxg6 43. Rb5 43... g5+ 44. Rxg5 44... fxg5#

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