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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1412)

After the setup move Qd5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0dUUQ
Rating
1412
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r6k/6p1/6Pp/1ppQ4/4P2P/P2q4/1P6/6RK b - - 1 38

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

38... Qh3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38. Qd5 38... Qh3#

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