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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (989)

After the setup move Qxe6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxe6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0AW67
Rating
989
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
Material is level
FEN
5r1k/p3p2p/4q3/3p2Q1/7P/2P5/PP4RK/8 w - - 0 38

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 1

Solution

38. Qg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37... Qxe6 38. Qg7#

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