Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (938)

After the setup move Qxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxe5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0QLnW

Rating

938

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r2r2k1/ppR3p1/4pp1p/4q2Q/8/6PP/P4P2/2R3K1 w - - 0 24

What to look for

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

24. Qf7+ 24... Kh8 25. Qxg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Qxe5 24. Qf7+ 24... Kh8 25. Qxg7#