Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (797)

After the setup move Qxf5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxf5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0NCYa

Rating

797

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r4r1k/5p2/p2p1Np1/3PpqQp/8/7P/PP3PP1/R5K1 w - - 0 26

What to look for

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

26. Qh6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25... Qxf5 26. Qh6#