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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (838)

After the setup move Re5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0XbqF
Rating
838
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Fork, Mate
Material
White is ahead by 7 points
FEN
8/pp6/2pQ1nk1/4R1qp/PPP5/3P2Pb/1R3P1P/6K1 b - - 5 37

What to look for

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

EndgameForkMate

Solution

37... Qc1+ 38. Re1 38... Qxe1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37. Re5 37... Qc1+ 38. Re1 38... Qxe1#

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