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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1516)

After the setup move Kxg4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kxg4. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0gvgf
Rating
1516
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Material is level
FEN
8/5p1k/p5p1/8/6K1/P2q2Q1/1P5P/8 b - - 0 41

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

41... Qf5+ 42. Kh4 42... Qh5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41. Kxg4 41... Qf5+ 42. Kh4 42... Qh5#

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