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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (992)

After the setup move Rd1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd1. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0AJ1B
Rating
992
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Material is level
FEN
6k1/pp3pp1/3p3P/2p4P/2Pb1P2/qP6/P1Q4N/1K1Rr3 b - - 1 33

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

33... Rxd1+ 34. Qxd1 34... Qb2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33. Rd1 33... Rxd1+ 34. Qxd1 34... Qb2#

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