Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1194)

After the setup move dxe5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after dxe5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Dw1Z

Rating

1194

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 7 points

FEN

5k2/p1Q5/4pr2/4P2p/5P1P/P4q2/4RP2/4R1K1 b - - 0 35

What to look for

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

35... Rg6+ 36. Kf1 36... Qg2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

35. dxe5 35... Rg6+ 36. Kf1 36... Qg2#