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Endgame Puzzle (1735)

After the setup move Qxd5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxd5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0ErkL
Rating
1735
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
2r2r2/2p2kpp/1p1pR3/3qpPQ1/6P1/7P/8/2R3K1 w - - 0 38

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

38. Re7+ 38... Kg8 39. Qxg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37... Qxd5 38. Re7+ 38... Kg8 39. Qxg7#

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