Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1652)

After the setup move Kf8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

02Jjx

Rating

1652

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Material is level

FEN

2r2k2/p4p2/1p2p2P/6QP/2r1P3/2q5/P7/1K1R3R w - - 3 30

What to look for

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

30. Rd8+ 30... Rxd8 31. Qxd8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29... Kf8 30. Rd8+ 30... Rxd8 31. Qxd8#