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Attraction Puzzle (1138)

After the setup move Kg8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kg8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0TKtQ
Rating
1138
Side to move
White
Themes
Attraction, Endgame, Mate
Material
Material is level
FEN
5rk1/p5p1/1n5p/1p4NQ/3P4/4q1P1/P5KP/5R2 w - - 5 32

What to look for

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

AttractionEndgameMate

Solution

32. Rxf8+ 32... Kxf8 33. Qf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

31... Kg8 32. Rxf8+ 32... Kxf8 33. Qf7#

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