Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (902)

After the setup move Kxh4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kxh4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0LGde

Rating

902

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 8 points

FEN

1k1r4/p1p3R1/1pQp1p2/3Pp3/1P2Pb1K/2P2b2/P4P2/R7 b - - 0 30

What to look for

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

30... Rh8+ 31. Rh7 31... Rxh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30. Kxh4 30... Rh8+ 31. Rh7 31... Rxh7#