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Endgame Puzzle (1152)

After the setup move Qxf6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxf6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
06HFe
Rating
1152
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r4rk1/pp2R2p/2p2q1Q/5p2/2p5/7P/PP3PP1/3R2K1 w - - 0 21

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

21. Qxh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... Qxf6 21. Qxh7#

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