Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1111)

After the setup move Qxe8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxe8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Xk5D

Rating

1111

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

2r1q2k/p6p/1pQ2ppB/8/8/3P1P1P/P1P2P2/6K1 w - - 0 21

What to look for

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

21. Qxf6+ 21... Kg8 22. Qg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... Qxe8 21. Qxf6+ 21... Kg8 22. Qg7#