Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (914)

After the setup move Rd1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0JyrL

Rating

914

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

8/1p3rk1/p5p1/3Q3p/2P1p3/1P2PqP1/P4P1P/3RK3 b - - 1 31

What to look for

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

31... Qxf2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

31. Rd1 31... Qxf2#