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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (800)

After the setup move d5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after d5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
00ghH
Rating
800
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 2 points
FEN
5r1k/6p1/1Q2pq1p/P2P1r2/8/2P1R3/6PP/4R1K1 b - - 0 39

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

39... Rf1+ 40. Rxf1 40... Qxf1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

39. d5 39... Rf1+ 40. Rxf1 40... Qxf1#

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