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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1382)

After the setup move Qa5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qa5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0WylI
Rating
1382
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
3r2k1/5ppp/8/Q4n2/8/P3B1PP/4KPq1/2R5 b - - 17 41

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

41... Nxg3+ 42. Ke1 42... Qg1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41. Qa5 41... Nxg3+ 42. Ke1 42... Qg1#

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