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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (889)

After the setup move a1=Q, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after a1=Q. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0VG7U
Rating
889
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Black is ahead by 7 points
FEN
7k/6R1/7P/4N3/8/8/6PK/qrn5 w - - 0 42

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

42. Ng6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41... a1=Q 42. Ng6#

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