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Mate Puzzle (1003)

After the setup move Qxf7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qxf7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
03pES
Rating
1003
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
r1b3k1/p4qpp/1pp2p2/8/3P1b2/1QP2N1P/PP3PP1/4R1K1 w - - 0 19

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

19. Re8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18... Qxf7 19. Re8#

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