Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1048)

After the setup move Qd2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

07Uaj

Rating

1048

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 6 points

FEN

8/6pp/1p3r1k/4p3/4Q3/4p2P/3qB1K1/8 w - - 10 38

What to look for

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

38. Qh4+ 38... Kg6 39. Qh5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37... Qd2 38. Qh4+ 38... Kg6 39. Qh5#