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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (677)

After the setup move Qc7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qc7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0ZjXS
Rating
677
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Black is ahead by 8 points
FEN
r2k2n1/2q5/3p4/2pPpQ2/p1P1P1B1/Pp6/1Pn5/1K6 w - - 7 38

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

38. Qf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37... Qc7 38. Qf8#

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