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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1263)

After the setup move Qd7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd7. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0DJnC
Rating
1263
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Material is level
FEN
5q1k/pppQ3p/3p3b/4p3/4P3/3B2P1/PPP4P/7K b - - 1 27

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

27... Qf3+ 28. Kg1 28... Be3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27. Qd7 27... Qf3+ 28. Kg1 28... Be3#

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