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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (973)

After the setup move Rfe8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rfe8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0gmBP
Rating
973
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Material is level
FEN
3rr1k1/5p1p/5P2/pp6/4Q3/1Pqp4/P5PP/R4RK1 w - - 1 28

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

28. Qg4+ 28... Kh8 29. Qg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27... Rfe8 28. Qg4+ 28... Kh8 29. Qg7#

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