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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (891)

After the setup move gxh3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after gxh3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0A3LP
Rating
891
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
White is ahead by 6 points
FEN
1r4kr/5p2/2p3p1/6p1/3QRn2/1P3P1P/P7/6RK b - - 0 38

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

38... Rxh3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38. gxh3 38... Rxh3#

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