Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1652)

After the setup move Qd6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0OZjz

Rating

1652

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

8/2b2p2/3qp1p1/5k1p/3P3P/4QBP1/6K1/8 w - - 7 47

What to look for

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

47. Qg5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

46... Qd6 47. Qg5#