Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1134)

After the setup move Rg2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rg2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0h6dR

Rating

1134

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

6Q1/1p2k1P1/p7/P2p1r2/3BpP2/1P2P3/6RK/5q2 b - - 4 44

What to look for

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

44... Rh5+ 45. Kg3 45... Qf3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

44. Rg2 44... Rh5+ 45. Kg3 45... Qf3#