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Attraction Puzzle (1403)

After the setup move Rxh6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxh6. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0lcJc
Rating
1403
Side to move
Black
Themes
Attraction, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r4rk1/pp4p1/4p1QR/1b2P3/8/2B5/PP3qPP/6RK b - - 0 23

What to look for

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

AttractionMateMate in 2

Solution

23... Qxg1+ 24. Kxg1 24... Rf1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23. Rxh6 23... Qxg1+ 24. Kxg1 24... Rf1#

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