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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (500)

After the setup move Rxd1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxd1. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
05wuR
Rating
500
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 8 points
FEN
3r4/2k3b1/2p4p/5Qp1/8/PP6/2P3PP/1K1R4 b - - 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... Rxd1+ 32. Ka2 32... Ra1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

31. Rxd1 31... Rxd1+ 32. Ka2 32... Ra1#

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