Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1721)

After the setup move Ne2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ne2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0AzsQ

Rating

1721

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

8/2q3pk/7p/3p1p2/Q2B3K/2p2P1P/4N1P1/8 b - - 1 35

What to look for

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

35... g5+ 36. Kh5 36... Qf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

35. Ne2 35... g5+ 36. Kh5 36... Qf7#