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Endgame Puzzle (2015)

After the setup move Kg4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Kg4. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0UASj
Rating
2015
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3
Material
White is ahead by 3 points
FEN
7k/p5p1/7p/Q2B4/3Pp1KP/6P1/P7/5q2 b - - 6 36

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 3

Solution

36... h5+ 37. Kg5 37... Qf6+ 38. Kxh5 38... Qf5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36. Kg4 36... h5+ 37. Kg5 37... Qf6+ 38. Kxh5 38... Qf5#

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