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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (540)

After the setup move Rf7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rf7. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
09p8L
Rating
540
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Material is level
FEN
8/5R2/5p2/P5p1/4r3/4r1k1/6P1/3R2K1 b - - 17 42

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

42... Re1+ 43. Rxe1 43... Rxe1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

42. Rf7 42... Re1+ 43. Rxe1 43... Rxe1#

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