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Discovered Attack Puzzle (1402)

After the setup move Kh7+, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh7+. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0Y1Dp
Rating
1402
Side to move
White
Themes
Discovered Attack, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Material is level
FEN
r5r1/3qpp1k/p2p3B/1p2b2Q/8/P1P4P/1P3PK1/2R2R2 w - - 3 22

What to look for

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

Discovered AttackMateMate in 2

Solution

22. Bg5+ 22... Kg7 23. Qh6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21... Kh7+ 22. Bg5+ 22... Kg7 23. Qh6#

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