Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1006)

After the setup move Qd3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0J2M9

Rating

1006

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

Material is level

FEN

6k1/pp3p2/2p2np1/1q1p3p/3P1B1P/2PQ1P2/PP2r1P1/1K1R4 b - - 2 24

What to look for

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

24... Qxb2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24. Qd3 24... Qxb2#