Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (652)

After the setup move Rxf7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Q2Fk

Rating

652

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

6k1/p4rpp/2p5/8/2B5/5P2/P2q1PPP/4R1K1 w - - 0 25

What to look for

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

25. Re8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24... Rxf7 25. Re8#