Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (504)

After the setup move Kxb8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kxb8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0hbeR

Rating

504

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

1k6/1pp2p1p/8/4p3/4P3/P1P1Bq1P/5Pr1/R2R1K2 w - - 0 30

What to look for

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

30. Rd8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29... Kxb8 30. Rd8#