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Endgame Puzzle (1587)

After the setup move e4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after e4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0pILG
Rating
1587
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
8/1pR4R/pr2k3/3p2K1/4p3/2P3P1/Pr6/8 w - - 0 61

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 3

Solution

61. Rh6+ 61... Ke5 62. Re7+ 62... Re6 63. Rhxe6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

60... e4 61. Rh6+ 61... Ke5 62. Re7+ 62... Re6 63. Rhxe6#

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