Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (2047)

After the setup move dxe7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after dxe7. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

07R2h

Rating

2047

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Hanging Piece, Mate

Material

White is ahead by 5 points

FEN

3q2k1/1Q2Ppb1/4n2p/2P3p1/8/P5P1/1P4BP/3R2K1 b - - 0 36

What to look for

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

36... Qxd1+ 37. Bf1 37... Bd4+ 38. Kg2 38... Nf4+ 39. gxf4 39... Qg4+ 40. Kh1 40... Qg1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36. dxe7 36... Qxd1+ 37. Bf1 37... Bd4+ 38. Kg2 38... Nf4+ 39. gxf4 39... Qg4+ 40. Kh1 40... Qg1#