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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (567)

After the setup move Kb5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kb5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0L16J
Rating
567
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Material is level
FEN
6b1/k7/1pB5/pK1P1p2/4rP2/2R1P3/8/8 b - - 2 43

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

43... Rb4#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

43. Kb5 43... Rb4#

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