Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (997)

After the setup move Be3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Be3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Cm2H

Rating

997

Side to move

White

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

5rk1/5pq1/p3p3/1p4pQ/4N3/P2Bb1P1/1PP3KP/8 w - - 5 30

What to look for

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

30. Nf6+ 30... Qxf6 31. Qh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29... Be3 30. Nf6+ 30... Qxf6 31. Qh7#