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Endgame Puzzle (888)

After the setup move Rxc8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Rxc8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0jbZh
Rating
888
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
2r3k1/R3Qpp1/1p2p2p/3b4/3Pq3/4P1P1/PP1K1P2/8 w - - 0 28

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

28. Qxf7+ 28... Kh8 29. Qxg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27... Rxc8 28. Qxf7+ 28... Kh8 29. Qxg7#

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