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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (923)

After the setup move Qxe8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxe8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0A036
Rating
923
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Material is level
FEN
2bkq3/pQ6/5n1p/6p1/3P4/6B1/PP3PPP/6K1 w - - 0 24

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

24. Qc7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Qxe8 24. Qc7#

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