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Double Check Puzzle (1846)

After the setup move Bxe2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxe2. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0Lv73
Rating
1846
Side to move
White
Themes
Double Check, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 6 points
FEN
4r3/4qpk1/p2p1n1p/1ppP2P1/2P1r3/6QP/1P1Bb1K1/4R1N1 w - - 0 30

What to look for

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

Double CheckMateMate in 2

Solution

30. gxh6+ 30... Kh8 31. Qg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29... Bxe2 30. gxh6+ 30... Kh8 31. Qg7#

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