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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1786)

After the setup move Rg7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rg7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0T23A
Rating
1786
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 4 points
FEN
6k1/r5rq/1p2pQRp/3p4/3P4/2P4P/5PP1/6K1 w - - 1 33

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

33. Qd8+ 33... Kf7 34. Rf6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32... Rg7 33. Qd8+ 33... Kf7 34. Rf6#

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