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Endgame Puzzle (877)

After the setup move Rxa7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Rxa7. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0Rg1t
Rating
877
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
4r1k1/R5pp/p1p5/2n5/2N2p2/1PP2P2/P4KPP/8 b - - 0 29

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

29... Nd3+ 30. Kg1 30... Re1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29. Rxa7 29... Nd3+ 30. Kg1 30... Re1#

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