Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (629)

After the setup move Qg2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qg2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0X11e

Rating

629

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

1k6/p1p5/P2p2p1/1Pp1p3/4P3/1QP1bP2/3r2q1/1K2R3 w - - 2 29

What to look for

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

29. Qg8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... Qg2 29. Qg8#