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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1561)

After the setup move a4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after a4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0ad9t
Rating
1561
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Material is level
FEN
r7/8/1p4p1/1Pb2k1p/p3RP1B/5P2/6KP/8 w - - 0 41

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

41. Re5+ 41... Kxf4 42. Bg3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

40... a4 41. Re5+ 41... Kxf4 42. Bg3#

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