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Mate Puzzle (1019)

After the setup move f6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after f6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
00QkV
Rating
1019
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
5k1r/p3R1bp/3N1pp1/4nbB1/2P5/3rP3/q4PPP/3Q1RK1 w - - 0 17

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

17. Re8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

16... f6 17. Re8#

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