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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (741)

After the setup move Kg7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0KcR3
Rating
741
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Material is level
FEN
Q7/6k1/5q1p/8/2B5/P7/KPP2r2/8 w - - 9 55

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

55. Qg8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

54... Kg7 55. Qg8#

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