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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1869)

After the setup move h4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after h4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0kOvb
Rating
1869
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
3b4/6p1/1p6/p1p1p1n1/4k2p/1BP1N2P/PP3KP1/8 w - - 0 31

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

31. Bc2+ 31... Kf4 32. Nd5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... h4 31. Bc2+ 31... Kf4 32. Nd5#

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