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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (581)

After the setup move Rd1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd1. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0RAjl
Rating
581
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
5k2/2R3pp/4Kp2/5P2/4P3/8/8/3r4 w - - 4 53

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

53. Rc8+ 53... Rd8 54. Rxd8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

52... Rd1 53. Rc8+ 53... Rd8 54. Rxd8#

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