Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1589)

After the setup move Bxg5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxg5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0ctpS

Rating

1589

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

4R3/5p1k/4p1p1/q5b1/1pB5/1P6/P4R2/1K6 w - - 0 48

What to look for

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

48. Rxf7+ 48... Kh6 49. Rh8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

47... Bxg5 48. Rxf7+ 48... Kh6 49. Rh8#