Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (949)

After the setup move gxh5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after gxh5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0JMqN

Rating

949

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

r5r1/ppp2p1k/5P2/3P2Qp/2P2P2/8/q5PP/4R2K w - - 0 29

What to look for

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

29. Qxh5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... gxh5 29. Qxh5#