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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1866)

After the setup move Qxb4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxb4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0ghKe
Rating
1866
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 5 points
FEN
3Nr3/b1pR3p/4P1p1/7k/pq6/7P/6P1/5R1K w - - 0 41

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

41. Rxh7+ 41... Kg5 42. Nf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

40... Qxb4 41. Rxh7+ 41... Kg5 42. Nf7#

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