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Mate Puzzle (1067)

After the setup move Qc3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qc3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0CHH6
Rating
1067
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Opening
Material
Material is level
FEN
r3k1nr/pppb1ppp/2n5/8/8/2Q2N2/PqP1PPPP/RN2KB1R b KQkq - 3 11

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Opening

Solution

11... Qc1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

11. Qc3 11... Qc1#

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