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Endgame Puzzle (975)

After the setup move Bxc5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Bxc5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0oFi3
Rating
975
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 4 points
FEN
3r4/p4k2/4pp1p/2B2p2/2P2P2/4P1RR/P4KPP/1r6 b - - 0 29

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

29... Rd2+ 30. Kf3 30... Rf1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29. Bxc5 29... Rd2+ 30. Kf3 30... Rf1#

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