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Endgame Puzzle (1536)

After the setup move dxe5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after dxe5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
03rfy
Rating
1536
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
White is ahead by 4 points
FEN
4r1k1/p4pp1/8/2RKP2Q/q7/2R1P3/8/8 b - - 0 41

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

41... Rd8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41. dxe5 41... Rd8#

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