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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1639)

After the setup move Kh3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0n2Wp
Rating
1639
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 3 points
FEN
1k6/8/8/1P2R1P1/P4p2/5P1K/1r4r1/R7 b - - 1 40

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

40... Rg3+ 41. Kh4 41... Rh2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

40. Kh3 40... Rg3+ 41. Kh4 41... Rh2#

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