Chess tactic

Double Check Puzzle (1347)

After the setup move Qd4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0fmp8

Rating

1347

Side to move

Black

Themes

Double Check, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

1k5r/p1p5/8/6q1/1PPQ4/P2P1Br1/7p/1R3R1K b - - 3 32

What to look for

Use two pieces to give check at once; the king must move.

32... Rg1+ 33. Rxg1 33... hxg1=Q#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32. Qd4 32... Rg1+ 33. Rxg1 33... hxg1=Q#