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Endgame Puzzle (2068)

After the setup move Qe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qe5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0PhdF
Rating
2068
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
5r1k/pp3pp1/2p1p2p/4q3/5Q1R/3P2RP/5PPK/4r3 w - - 14 35

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

35. Qxh6+ 35... gxh6 36. Rxh6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

34... Qe5 35. Qxh6+ 35... gxh6 36. Rxh6#

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