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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (932)

After the setup move Kg1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg1. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0HjCB
Rating
932
Side to move
Black
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 4 points
FEN
2k5/pp6/4R3/8/3P1q1p/2P3nQ/PP4P1/6K1 b - - 2 36

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

36... Qf1+ 37. Kh2 37... Qh1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

36. Kg1 36... Qf1+ 37. Kh2 37... Qh1#

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