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Endgame Puzzle (1822)

After the setup move Qxh1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qxh1. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0LZZv
Rating
1822
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3
Material
Black is ahead by 4 points
FEN
1b6/p4k2/P3p3/3p1pQN/2p2P2/4P1P1/4nK2/7q w - - 0 42

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 3

Solution

42. Qg7+ 42... Ke8 43. Nf6+ 43... Kd8 44. Qd7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41... Qxh1 42. Qg7+ 42... Ke8 43. Nf6+ 43... Kd8 44. Qd7#

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