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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (676)

After the setup move e4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after e4. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
07fRV
Rating
676
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
8/6k1/3p1p2/p2B1Kn1/1p1PP1P1/1P6/P3R3/2r5 b - - 0 39

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

39... Rf1+ 40. Rf2 40... Rxf2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

39. e4 39... Rf1+ 40. Rf2 40... Rxf2#

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