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Endgame Puzzle (1272)

After the setup move Qg4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qg4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0Snoe
Rating
1272
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
r5k1/p2bQ1pp/2p5/1p1p4/3P2q1/3B4/PP5P/1K3R2 w - - 2 22

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 3

Solution

22. Qf7+ 22... Kh8 23. Qf8+ 23... Rxf8 24. Rxf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21... Qg4 22. Qf7+ 22... Kh8 23. Qf8+ 23... Rxf8 24. Rxf8#

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