Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1440)

After the setup move Kf4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0jJWj

Rating

1440

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/2p1R3/1b1p3R/3r2p1/5k1p/1p3P1K/6P1/8 w - - 2 49

What to look for

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

49. Rf6+ 49... Rf5 50. Re4#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

48... Kf4 49. Rf6+ 49... Rf5 50. Re4#