Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1648)

After the setup move Qe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qe5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0n2bv

Rating

1648

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

6k1/p4pp1/5Q1p/1pp1q2P/3p2R1/6P1/PPP2P1K/4r3 w - - 1 26

What to look for

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

26. Rxg7+ 26... Kh8 27. Qxh6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25... Qe5 26. Rxg7+ 26... Kh8 27. Qxh6#