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Endgame Puzzle (697)

After the setup move Rxc8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxc8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0dAkl
Rating
697
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
2r4k/6bp/4Q1p1/3p4/P2PpP2/1q2P3/1B4PP/6K1 w - - 0 33

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

33. Qxc8+ 33... Bf8 34. Qxf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32... Rxc8 33. Qxc8+ 33... Bf8 34. Qxf8#

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