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Double Check Puzzle (1447)

After the setup move Bxb6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxb6. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0Mdrl
Rating
1447
Side to move
Black
Themes
Double Check, Mate, Mate in 1
Material
White is ahead by 3 points
FEN
r3k2r/1pp1qppp/1B1p1b2/p2Pn3/P1P5/1PN2P1P/5P2/2RQKB1R b Kkq - 0 15

What to look for

Use two pieces to give check at once; the king must move.

Double CheckMateMate in 1

Solution

15... Nxf3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15. Bxb6 15... Nxf3#

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