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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (2098)

After the setup move Ke7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
04GTt
Rating
2098
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
4b2R/pp2kq2/4pr2/3p4/3P4/2P3QP/PP4P1/6K1 w - - 28 39

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

39. Qc7+ 39... Bd7 40. Qc5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38... Ke7 39. Qc7+ 39... Bd7 40. Qc5#

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