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Endgame Puzzle (1015)

After the setup move Kg2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg2. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
02LIr
Rating
1015
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 5 points
FEN
1k6/1p6/6p1/2q1P2p/4Q1n1/1P4P1/P1P3KP/4R3 b - - 6 36

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

36... Qf2+ 37. Kh3 37... Qxh2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36. Kg2 36... Qf2+ 37. Kh3 37... Qxh2#

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