Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1576)

After the setup move Qxf8, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxf8. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

09KPu

Rating

1576

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

5Q2/p4p2/5kp1/3p1p2/5P2/2P3KP/Pr1q4/4RR2 b - - 0 30

What to look for

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

30... Qg2+ 31. Kh4 31... g5+ 32. fxg5+ 32... Qxg5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30. Qxf8 30... Qg2+ 31. Kh4 31... g5+ 32. fxg5+ 32... Qxg5#