Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1190)

After the setup move Kg8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Qvwh

Rating

1190

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

3r2k1/p1R1Qp2/1p4p1/3r1p1p/1p5P/3P4/Pq2B1P1/6K1 w - - 2 38

What to look for

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

38. Qxf7+ 38... Kh8 39. Qh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37... Kg8 38. Qxf7+ 38... Kh8 39. Qh7#