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Endgame Puzzle (1149)

After the setup move Qe4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qe4. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0fAlm
Rating
1149
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 2 points
FEN
8/5ppk/4p2p/1P2Pr2/P1R1Q3/5qP1/5P1P/6K1 b - - 2 37

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

37... Qxf2+ 38. Kh1 38... Qf1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37. Qe4 37... Qxf2+ 38. Kh1 38... Qf1#

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