Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (911)

After the setup move Bxh6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxh6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0A4cc

Rating

911

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

4r1k1/pR6/3p3B/6p1/8/1P1n1P2/P4P1P/6K1 b - - 0 32

What to look for

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

32... Re1+ 33. Kg2 33... Nf4+ 34. Kg3 34... Rg1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32. Bxh6 32... Re1+ 33. Kg2 33... Nf4+ 34. Kg3 34... Rg1#