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Fork Puzzle (1169)

After the setup move Qxf6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxf6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0HQzs
Rating
1169
Side to move
White
Themes
Fork, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
6k1/3r1pbp/5qp1/1p6/1Bn4P/P4P2/1PP3P1/1K2Q2R w - - 0 27

What to look for

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

ForkMateMate in 2

Solution

27. Qe8+ 27... Bf8 28. Qxf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26... Qxf6 27. Qe8+ 27... Bf8 28. Qxf8#

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