Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1802)

After the setup move Kc8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kc8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0N9PM

Rating

1802

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Exposed King, Mate

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

2k4r/R5p1/1pp5/8/1PB2Bp1/2P3Pq/7P/7K w - - 6 33

What to look for

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

33. Be6+ 33... Kd8 34. Bg5+ 34... Ke8 35. Ra8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32... Kc8 33. Be6+ 33... Kd8 34. Bg5+ 34... Ke8 35. Ra8#