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Mate Puzzle (1071)

After the setup move Rxf7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Rxf7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0m3QP
Rating
1071
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 6 points
FEN
8/1bq1br2/2rp1kP1/pp2p3/4P3/1Q3P2/PPP5/2K2BR1 w - - 0 27

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

27. Qxf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26... Rxf7 27. Qxf7#

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