Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1476)

After the setup move Qe1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qe1. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0jRoT

Rating

1476

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Material is level

FEN

7k/2R3p1/5n1p/1PQ5/8/6PP/1P3P1K/r3q3 w - - 3 36

What to look for

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

36. Qf8+ 36... Ng8 37. Qxg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

35... Qe1 36. Qf8+ 36... Ng8 37. Qxg7#