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Fork Puzzle (1712)

After the setup move Bxd7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Bxd7. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0FqnO
Rating
1712
Side to move
Black
Themes
Fork, Mate, Mate in 2
Material
White is ahead by 5 points
FEN
2rk1b1r/pQpB2pp/3p4/5P2/6nq/8/PPP2PPP/RNB1R1K1 b - - 0 14

What to look for

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

ForkMateMate in 2

Solution

14... Qxf2+ 15. Kh1 15... Qxe1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

14. Bxd7 14... Qxf2+ 15. Kh1 15... Qxe1#

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