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Fork Puzzle (1142)

After the setup move Nxh5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Nxh5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0cplT
Rating
1142
Side to move
White
Themes
Fork, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 4 points
FEN
1rqbr1k1/3b1p2/2pp3Q/p1p1p1Nn/2P1P3/P2P3P/1P3PP1/R4RK1 w - - 0 22

What to look for

Attack two or more targets with one move, forcing material gain or mate.

ForkMateMate in 2

Solution

22. Qh7+ 22... Kf8 23. Qxf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21... Nxh5 22. Qh7+ 22... Kf8 23. Qxf7#

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