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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1354)

After the setup move Qxg5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxg5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
03BAr
Rating
1354
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Hanging Piece, Mate
Material
Black is ahead by 7 points
FEN
2r3k1/1p3p1p/p3p1pP/3pP1q1/1P1P4/5N2/2R2PP1/6K1 w - - 0 40

What to look for

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

EndgameHanging PieceMate

Solution

40. Rxc8+ 40... Qd8 41. Rxd8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

39... Qxg5 40. Rxc8+ 40... Qd8 41. Rxd8#

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