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Mate Puzzle (1066)

After the setup move Rfd1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Rfd1. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0jB2R
Rating
1066
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
r3kb1r/ppp2ppp/3p4/3N4/2PQ2n1/1P2P1Pq/PB3P1P/R2R2K1 b kq - 5 15

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 2Middlegame

Solution

15... Qxh2+ 16. Kf1 16... Qxf2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15. Rfd1 15... Qxh2+ 16. Kf1 16... Qxf2#

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