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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1956)

After the setup move Ke3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0H1hW
Rating
1956
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 2 points
FEN
2r4k/1R1Q3p/p4pp1/4p3/8/1B2KP2/2P3PP/5q2 b - - 18 41

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

41... Qe1+ 42. Kd3 42... Rc3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41. Ke3 41... Qe1+ 42. Kd3 42... Rc3#

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