Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1723)

After the setup move Nxh3+, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxh3+. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Rdno

Rating

1723

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

2Q5/pp6/2p5/4q1p1/2P5/6kn/P5P1/6K1 w - - 0 38

What to look for

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

38. Qxh3+ 38... Kf4 39. Qf3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37... Nxh3+ 38. Qxh3+ 38... Kf4 39. Qf3#