Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (721)

After the setup move Rh2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rh2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0XmgR

Rating

721

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

6rk/1p5p/p2pP1r1/2pPp3/2P1P3/5PqP/PP2Q2R/R6K b - - 2 35

What to look for

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

35... Qg1+ 36. Rxg1 36... Rxg1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

35. Rh2 35... Qg1+ 36. Rxg1 36... Rxg1#