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Double Check Puzzle (1806)

After the setup move Qd6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qd6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0KXc1
Rating
1806
Side to move
White
Themes
Double Check, Mate, Mate in 4
Material
Material is level
FEN
r5k1/pppn2p1/3qb2p/3pN3/3P4/2PB2PP/PPQ3K1/5R2 w - - 2 21

What to look for

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

Double CheckMateMate in 4

Solution

21. Bh7+ 21... Kh8 22. Ng6+ 22... Kxh7 23. Nf8+ 23... Kg8 24. Qh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... Qd6 21. Bh7+ 21... Kh8 22. Ng6+ 22... Kxh7 23. Nf8+ 23... Kg8 24. Qh7#

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