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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1904)

After the setup move Kf6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0JK5u
Rating
1904
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
8/2Q2pp1/5k2/p3pPq1/2pp1nB1/Pr1P2K1/5P2/7R w - - 3 41

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

41. Qd8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

40... Kf6 41. Qd8#

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