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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (913)

After the setup move Qxa3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxa3. White to move.
Puzzle ID
09JqR
Rating
913
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
8/8/2K4k/5P2/2P3Q1/q7/8/4r3 w - - 0 56

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

56. Qg6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

55... Qxa3 56. Qg6#

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