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Endgame Puzzle (918)

After the setup move Bxf8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxf8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0Lmrj
Rating
918
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Black is ahead by 7 points
FEN
4bb1k/4P2p/6p1/rp1B4/4P3/2N5/PP1r2PP/7K w - - 0 33

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

33. exf8=Q#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32... Bxf8 33. exf8=Q#

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