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Attraction Puzzle (1883)

After the setup move Nf4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nf4. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0CKzc
Rating
1883
Side to move
Black
Themes
Attraction, Double Check, Mate
Material
White is ahead by 4 points
FEN
2k3r1/1pp5/p6r/3P4/2P1pN1p/P4pPq/1P3P1P/R3Q1RK b - - 5 34

What to look for

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

AttractionDouble CheckMate

Solution

34... Qxh2+ 35. Kxh2 35... hxg3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

34. Nf4 34... Qxh2+ 35. Kxh2 35... hxg3#

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