Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (541)

After the setup move Qa4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qa4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Y3oP

Rating

541

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

Material is level

FEN

4r1k1/5ppp/8/4p3/Q3b1q1/4P3/P1B3PP/5RK1 b - - 1 30

What to look for

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

30... Qxg2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30. Qa4 30... Qxg2#