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Mate Puzzle (1027)

After the setup move Nxf4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Nxf4. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0XXGo
Rating
1027
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 6 points
FEN
1r5r/pp3pk1/2n1p3/3p4/3P1Np1/2P3n1/PPQ1RPP1/R5K1 b - - 0 24

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

24... Rh1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24. Nxf4 24... Rh1#

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