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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (892)

After the setup move Nd4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0lLK2
Rating
892
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Material is level
FEN
1k6/1p3pp1/p1p1p3/3rP2p/1Q1n1P2/1R1P2q1/PP6/2R4K w - - 2 31

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

31. Qxb7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Nd4 31. Qxb7#

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