Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1239)

After the setup move Ke1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0NeOz

Rating

1239

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 5 points

FEN

3k3r/pp4p1/2p2p2/8/3P4/3Q2P1/PPP4q/3RKR2 b - - 3 26

What to look for

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

26... Re8+ 27. Qe2 27... Rxe2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26. Ke1 26... Re8+ 27. Qe2 27... Rxe2#