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Endgame Puzzle (1832)

After the setup move Bd7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Bd7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
07mi1
Rating
1832
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Exposed King, Mate
Material
Black is ahead by 4 points
FEN
3k4/pp1b1qp1/3Q3p/2pNp3/P1PnP3/1P5P/7K/8 w - - 1 30

What to look for

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

EndgameExposed KingMate

Solution

30. Qc7+ 30... Ke8 31. Qb8+ 31... Bc8 32. Qxc8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29... Bd7 30. Qc7+ 30... Ke8 31. Qb8+ 31... Bc8 32. Qxc8#

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