Chess tactic

Hanging Piece Puzzle (904)

After the setup move Kxh8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kxh8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0O0C6

Rating

904

Side to move

White

Themes

Hanging Piece, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

Black is ahead by 9 points

FEN

r1b2n1k/1p2r1p1/1q2p1p1/p2pP1N1/3P4/2P5/PP5P/1RB2R1K w - - 0 24

What to look for

Win an undefended or tactically loose piece.

24. Rxf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Kxh8 24. Rxf8#