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Attraction Puzzle (1016)

After the setup move Bf8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bf8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0BVKK
Rating
1016
Side to move
White
Themes
Attraction, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
1R3bk1/3bpp1p/3p2p1/q2P4/3Q4/r4NP1/5NPP/6K1 w - - 4 32

What to look for

Lure a defender or king onto a square where a forcing tactic works.

AttractionMateMate in 2

Solution

32. Rxf8+ 32... Kxf8 33. Qh8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

31... Bf8 32. Rxf8+ 32... Kxf8 33. Qh8#

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