LibreChessFree chess. Forever.
Chess tacticsEndgame

Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1168)

After the setup move Qc7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qc7. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0E5J3
Rating
1168
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Material is level
FEN
8/1bQ3pk/p3p2p/3qBp2/8/P6P/1P3PP1/6K1 b - - 1 33

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

33... Qxg2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33. Qc7 33... Qxg2#

Train tactics interactivelyAnalyze this position

Similar puzzles