Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (829)

After the setup move Rxd2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxd2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0PDff

Rating

829

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

8/p1qn2kp/5pp1/2PQ1p2/P2P4/4P3/Rr1R1PPP/6K1 b - - 0 26

What to look for

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

26... Rb1+ 27. Rd1 27... Rxd1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26. Rxd2 26... Rb1+ 27. Rd1 27... Rxd1#