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Double Check Puzzle (1797)

After the setup move Nxg5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxg5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0JUV3
Rating
1797
Side to move
White
Themes
Double Check, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 8 points
FEN
4rn1k/pbq2p1p/1pp1r1p1/4N1n1/2P5/1P4P1/PB1RPPBP/3R2K1 w - - 0 24

What to look for

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

Double CheckMateMate in 2

Solution

24. Nxf7+ 24... Kg8 25. Nh6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Nxg5 24. Nxf7+ 24... Kg8 25. Nh6#

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