Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1162)

After the setup move Qf8, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qf8. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0NtlP

Rating

1162

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

R4Q2/5p1k/2pP2pp/2Pr1q2/8/7P/P4PP1/6K1 b - - 3 38

What to look for

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

38... Rd1+ 39. Kh2 39... Qf4+ 40. g3 40... Qxf2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38. Qf8 38... Rd1+ 39. Kh2 39... Qf4+ 40. g3 40... Qxf2#