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Discovered Attack Puzzle (1018)

After the setup move Nb4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nb4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0IuE8
Rating
1018
Side to move
White
Themes
Discovered Attack, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
r1b2rk1/ppq1bnpp/4p3/8/1n2N3/1P1Q1N1P/P1B2PP1/3RR1K1 w - - 2 23

What to look for

Move one piece to uncover an attack from another piece behind it.

Discovered AttackMateMate in 2

Solution

23. Nf6+ 23... gxf6 24. Qxh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22... Nb4 23. Nf6+ 23... gxf6 24. Qxh7#

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