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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1182)

After the setup move Qd5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
043Mi
Rating
1182
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 7 points
FEN
4Q3/5rk1/b1p5/3qp3/1p3pP1/1P3n2/KP6/7R w - - 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. Qh8+ 37... Kg6 38. Qh6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36... Qd5 37. Qh8+ 37... Kg6 38. Qh6#

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