Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1252)

After the setup move Kh5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

07zHR

Rating

1252

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

8/Q7/6p1/3p1n1k/3P2Np/4P2P/5PPK/1rq5 w - - 4 50

What to look for

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

50. Qh7+ 50... Nh6 51. Qxh6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

49... Kh5 50. Qh7+ 50... Nh6 51. Qxh6#