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Mate Puzzle (1053)

After the setup move Bc1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Bc1. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0lj99
Rating
1053
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 2 points
FEN
r1b3k1/pp1n2p1/2p1p2p/8/P1PP1q2/3B1P1n/2Q2P1P/R1B2R1K b - - 2 20

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

20... Qxf3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20. Bc1 20... Qxf3#

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