Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (458)

After the setup move Rxd5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxd5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

07Qlo

Rating

458

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

6k1/5pp1/7p/1p1RB3/1P2n3/2P5/2r2PPP/6K1 b - - 0 24

What to look for

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

24... Rc1+ 25. Rd1 25... Rxd1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24. Rxd5 24... Rc1+ 25. Rd1 25... Rxd1#