Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (692)

After the setup move Ne6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ne6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0bY76

Rating

692

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

5r1k/p1b3pp/4N3/3Q4/8/2P4P/PP3qP1/R6K b - - 4 28

What to look for

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

28... Qf1+ 29. Rxf1 29... Rxf1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28. Ne6 28... Qf1+ 29. Rxf1 29... Rxf1#