Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (723)

After the setup move Rxf6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0AD6V

Rating

723

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

7k/7p/5r2/6R1/3p4/P7/1Pq2PPP/4R1K1 w - - 0 30

What to look for

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

30. Re8+ 30... Rf8 31. Rxf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29... Rxf6 30. Re8+ 30... Rf8 31. Rxf8#