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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1139)

After the setup move Qf4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qf4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0dWEO
Rating
1139
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 8 points
FEN
8/6rp/5r1k/p2P4/5qP1/6QP/5PK1/8 w - - 3 41

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

41. Qh4+ 41... Kg6 42. Qh5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

40... Qf4 41. Qh4+ 41... Kg6 42. Qh5#

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