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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (986)

After the setup move Nxd8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxd8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0egrQ
Rating
986
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Fork, Mate
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
3n2k1/5p2/1p4p1/p6Q/P4P2/2q3PP/2b3K1/4R3 w - - 0 39

What to look for

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

EndgameForkMate

Solution

39. Re8+ 39... Kg7 40. Qh8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38... Nxd8 39. Re8+ 39... Kg7 40. Qh8#

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