Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1368)

After the setup move h5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after h5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0CJhN

Rating

1368

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

k7/1p4Q1/p7/7P/8/P4qP1/1Prr4/KR5R b - - 0 33

What to look for

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

33... Qxa3+ 34. bxa3 34... Ra2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33. h5 33... Qxa3+ 34. bxa3 34... Ra2#