Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1219)

After the setup move Qd6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0nrxg

Rating

1219

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

8/8/kp1QP3/p7/K7/1PP5/Pq6/8 b - - 6 46

What to look for

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

46... Qxa2+ 47. Qa3 47... b5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

46. Qd6 46... Qxa2+ 47. Qa3 47... b5#