Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (787)

After the setup move Rfxf2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rfxf2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0IBMQ

Rating

787

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Material is level

FEN

7k/7p/1p2p3/p5R1/8/1P6/Pr3rPP/2R3K1 w - - 0 27

What to look for

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

27. Rc8+ 27... Rf8 28. Rxf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26... Rfxf2 27. Rc8+ 27... Rf8 28. Rxf8#