Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (894)

After the setup move Rxf3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0KLM2

Rating

894

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Material is level

FEN

2Q5/pp4pk/2p5/4q1PP/4P3/5r2/P7/6RK w - - 0 45

What to look for

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

45. g6+ 45... Kh6 46. Qh8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

44... Rxf3 45. g6+ 45... Kh6 46. Qh8#