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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1667)

After the setup move Ke8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0EmiZ
Rating
1667
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
4k3/R5p1/4N2p/3B3P/1b6/4r3/5r2/2K5 w - - 2 50

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

50. Bc6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

49... Ke8 50. Bc6#

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