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Double Check Puzzle (1846)

After the setup move fxg6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after fxg6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0iHyP
Rating
1846
Side to move
White
Themes
Double Check, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 8 points
FEN
1r1q1rk1/p5b1/3p2p1/2pN2Np/1p4nP/P1PP4/BP4P1/R1B3K1 w - - 0 22

What to look for

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

Double CheckMateMate in 2

Solution

22. Ne7+ 22... Kh8 23. Nxg6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21... fxg6 22. Ne7+ 22... Kh8 23. Nxg6#

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