Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (711)

After the setup move h6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after h6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0P5mz

Rating

711

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

R7/8/7P/3r4/2k5/6B1/4nPPK/8 b - - 0 51

What to look for

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

51... Rh5+ 52. Bh4 52... Rxh4#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

51. h6 51... Rh5+ 52. Bh4 52... Rxh4#