Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (700)

After the setup move Rxa8, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxa8. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0QwYR

Rating

700

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

White is ahead by 6 points

FEN

R7/6k1/1R6/2p1p1p1/8/2PP1bPK/2P5/2B2r2 b - - 0 44

What to look for

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

44... Rh1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

44. Rxa8 44... Rh1#