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Endgame Puzzle (1611)

After the setup move Kh5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Kh5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
06g3s
Rating
1611
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
1Q1Rqk2/5pp1/1p6/p4PPK/P3r3/1P6/2P5/8 b - - 7 44

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 3

Solution

44... g6+ 45. fxg6 45... fxg6+ 46. Kh6 46... Rh4#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

44. Kh5 44... g6+ 45. fxg6 45... fxg6+ 46. Kh6 46... Rh4#

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