Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (980)

After the setup move Rg1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rg1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0a3yc

Rating

980

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Material is level

FEN

k5r1/p3R3/3p4/2p5/P3P3/8/3r2P1/6RK b - - 4 47

What to look for

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

47... Rh8+ 48. Rh7 48... Rxh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

47. Rg1 47... Rh8+ 48. Rh7 48... Rxh7#