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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (957)

After the setup move Re5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0jOW7
Rating
957
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Material is level
FEN
6r1/1k3p2/1p2p1p1/pP1pRn1p/P1pP1K2/2P2P2/7P/R7 b - - 5 40

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

40... g5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

40. Re5 40... g5#

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