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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (758)

After the setup move Qb2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qb2. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0Loiw
Rating
758
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Black is ahead by 5 points
FEN
5rk1/5pp1/2p2P2/p7/4p1Q1/p6P/1qP2bPK/3R4 w - - 1 34

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

34. Qxg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33... Qb2 34. Qxg7#

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