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Discovered Attack Puzzle (952)

After the setup move Rc1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rc1. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0dc5q
Rating
952
Side to move
Black
Themes
Discovered Attack, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Material is level
FEN
r1b1r1k1/1pq2pbp/6p1/pPPpn3/3B2n1/N3PN2/4BPPP/2RQ1RK1 b - - 3 16

What to look for

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

Discovered AttackMateMate in 2

Solution

16... Nxf3+ 17. gxf3 17... Qxh2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

16. Rc1 16... Nxf3+ 17. gxf3 17... Qxh2#

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