Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (750)

After the setup move Bxc6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxc6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Ufvw

Rating

750

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

6k1/r4p2/p1b1p1pQ/1p6/5P2/4q3/PP4PP/3R3K w - - 0 25

What to look for

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

25. Rd8+ 25... Be8 26. Rxe8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24... Bxc6 25. Rd8+ 25... Be8 26. Rxe8#