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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1103)

After the setup move Qg6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qg6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0MTBH
Rating
1103
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
8/8/6qp/6pk/4Q3/5P2/6K1/8 w - - 7 71

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

71. Qg4#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

70... Qg6 71. Qg4#

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