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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1122)

After the setup move Qf5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qf5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0gjmO
Rating
1122
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Material is level
FEN
8/p7/4Q2p/2p2qp1/3p2k1/8/PP3BK1/8 w - - 4 42

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

42. Qe2+ 42... Qf3+ 43. Qxf3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41... Qf5 42. Qe2+ 42... Qf3+ 43. Qxf3#

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