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Mate Puzzle (1024)

After the setup move Kd8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Kd8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0aHgk
Rating
1024
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
r1bk3r/ppp1R2p/6p1/3p2NB/3P4/B7/P4PPP/b5K1 w - - 1 21

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

21. Nf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... Kd8 21. Nf7#

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