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Fork Puzzle (1191)

After the setup move Qf5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qf5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0fK15
Rating
1191
Side to move
White
Themes
Fork, Mate, Mate in 3
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
4r1kb/p3pp1p/2N3pB/5q2/1r3P2/2N5/PPPQ2K1/1R1b4 w - - 1 23

What to look for

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

ForkMateMate in 3

Solution

23. Nxe7+ 23... Rxe7 24. Qd8+ 24... Re8 25. Qxe8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22... Qf5 23. Nxe7+ 23... Rxe7 24. Qd8+ 24... Re8 25. Qxe8#

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