Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1114)

After the setup move Kxe4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kxe4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0EuoS

Rating

1114

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

3r2k1/1p3ppp/p7/8/1P2KP2/Pq2P3/2R1Q1PP/2B5 b - - 0 30

What to look for

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

30... Qd5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30. Kxe4 30... Qd5#