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Mate Puzzle (1060)

After the setup move Kg8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Kg8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0QcTZ
Rating
1060
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 7 points
FEN
r1b1r1k1/ppp2p2/2n3p1/6N1/4P2Q/2p1bP2/1P1N2P1/qBKR4 w - - 2 25

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 2Middlegame

Solution

25. Qh7+ 25... Kf8 26. Qxf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24... Kg8 25. Qh7+ 25... Kf8 26. Qxf7#

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