Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1694)

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

0RTwJ

Rating

1694

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

5k2/5p1p/1p1R4/p5Qp/P7/8/5PPK/1q2r3 w - - 6 36

What to look for

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

36. Rd8+ 36... Re8 37. Qh6+ 37... Ke7 38. Qd6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

35... Kf8 36. Rd8+ 36... Re8 37. Qh6+ 37... Ke7 38. Qd6#