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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1219)

After the setup move e3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after e3. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0M79r
Rating
1219
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
5r2/3R1Bbk/Q5p1/1p2qp1p/8/4p2P/5PP1/6K1 w - - 0 37

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 3

Solution

37. Qxg6+ 37... Kh8 38. Qxh5+ 38... Bh6 39. Qxh6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36... e3 37. Qxg6+ 37... Kh8 38. Qxh5+ 38... Bh6 39. Qxh6#

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