Chess tactic

Hanging Piece Puzzle (490)

After the setup move Rd8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0LkeS

Rating

490

Side to move

White

Themes

Hanging Piece, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

1k1r1Qnr/ppp4p/8/8/3P4/8/Pq4PP/R4RK1 w - - 2 18

What to look for

Win an undefended or tactically loose piece.

18. Qxd8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17... Rd8 18. Qxd8#