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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1912)

After the setup move Kh4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh4. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0L22p
Rating
1912
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3
Material
Material is level
FEN
8/8/6pp/8/7K/6PP/6k1/8 b - - 2 51

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 3

Solution

51... Kf3 52. g4 52... Kf4 53. g5 53... hxg5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

51. Kh4 51... Kf3 52. g4 52... Kf4 53. g5 53... hxg5#

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