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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (899)

After the setup move Qxb6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxb6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
01wS5
Rating
899
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
b5rk/6p1/1qpQR2p/5p2/3P4/5P2/1P4PP/6K1 w - - 0 33

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

33. Rxh6+ 33... gxh6 34. Qxh6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32... Qxb6 33. Rxh6+ 33... gxh6 34. Qxh6#

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