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Endgame Puzzle (2260)

After the setup move Qxf7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxf7. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
00fxc
Rating
2260
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Exposed King, Fork
Material
White is ahead by 5 points
FEN
4r2k/1p3Q2/p4N1p/5P2/1P6/P1Pn1K2/4r3/6R1 b - - 0 36

What to look for

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

EndgameExposed KingFork

Solution

36... R8e3+ 37. Kg4 37... Ne5+ 38. Kh5 38... Rh2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36. Qxf7 36... R8e3+ 37. Kg4 37... Ne5+ 38. Kh5 38... Rh2#

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