Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (917)

After the setup move Kxh2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kxh2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0DZlM

Rating

917

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

White is ahead by 14 points

FEN

8/4Q1pk/6r1/4R3/4Pp2/5P2/PP2n1PK/5R2 b - - 0 33

What to look for

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

33... Rh6+ 34. Rh5 34... Rxh5+ 35. Qh4 35... Rxh4#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33. Kxh2 33... Rh6+ 34. Rh5 34... Rxh5+ 35. Qh4 35... Rxh4#