Chess tactic

Hanging Piece Puzzle (1122)

After the setup move Kg1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0XXHO

Rating

1122

Side to move

Black

Themes

Hanging Piece, Mate, Mate in 2

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

r1b1k2r/pp1p2pp/1qn5/8/6n1/2NBBN2/PPP3PP/R2Q2KR b kq - 4 11

What to look for

Win an undefended or tactically loose piece.

11... Qxe3+ 12. Kf1 12... Qf2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

11. Kg1 11... Qxe3+ 12. Kf1 12... Qf2#