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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (880)

After the setup move Kg8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0FXRt
Rating
880
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Material is level
FEN
6k1/1pp3pp/p2pp3/3Nn3/4P3/P2P4/1PPq2PP/5QK1 w - - 7 23

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

23. Ne7+ 23... Kh8 24. Qf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22... Kg8 23. Ne7+ 23... Kh8 24. Qf8#

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