Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1577)

After the setup move Rad8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rad8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

07JTo

Rating

1577

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

3r1r2/p2p1ppk/1p2n2p/4PN1R/6R1/2P3P1/P1PK4/8 w - - 11 29

What to look for

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

29. Rxg7+ 29... Nxg7 30. Rxh6+ 30... Kg8 31. Ne7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... Rad8 29. Rxg7+ 29... Nxg7 30. Rxh6+ 30... Kg8 31. Ne7#