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Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (995)

After the setup move Kf3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf3. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0nOUP
Rating
995
Side to move
White
Themes
Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
8/8/1p1p2p1/7p/2P3pP/1P1q1kP1/8/4Q1K1 w - - 11 49

What to look for

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

EndgameMateMate in 2

Solution

49. Qf2+ 49... Ke4 50. Qf4#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

48... Kf3 49. Qf2+ 49... Ke4 50. Qf4#

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