Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (602)

After the setup move Qxd5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxd5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

04YLh

Rating

602

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

6k1/p6p/2p3pB/3q4/3b4/P4QP1/1r5P/5R1K w - - 0 28

What to look for

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

28. Qxd5+ 28... cxd5 29. Rf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27... Qxd5 28. Qxd5+ 28... cxd5 29. Rf8#