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Mate Puzzle (1019)

After the setup move hxg3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after hxg3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0nMMG
Rating
1019
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 2 points
FEN
r4rk1/p1qn1ppp/2p5/2Pp1p2/1P2n3/P1NBPPP1/1B6/R2QK2R b KQ - 0 16

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 2Middlegame

Solution

16... Qxg3+ 17. Kf1 17... Qf2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

16. hxg3 16... Qxg3+ 17. Kf1 17... Qf2#

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