Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1411)

After the setup move b6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after b6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0b02Q

Rating

1411

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

8/8/1P1p2k1/3P2pp/4q3/6PK/1P1Q3P/8 b - - 0 47

What to look for

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

47... g4+ 48. Kh4 48... Qe7+ 49. Qg5+ 49... Qxg5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

47. b6 47... g4+ 48. Kh4 48... Qe7+ 49. Qg5+ 49... Qxg5#