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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1237)

After the setup move Nxc6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxc6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0Jfja
Rating
1237
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Fork, Mate
Material
Black is ahead by 5 points
FEN
2k1r3/8/1pn5/3Q4/pqP2B1P/8/8/7K w - - 0 42

What to look for

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

EndgameForkMate

Solution

42. Qxc6+ 42... Kd8 43. Qc7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41... Nxc6 42. Qxc6+ 42... Kd8 43. Qc7#

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