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Mate Puzzle (1080)

After the setup move Nxg5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Nxg5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0Dpus
Rating
1080
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Opening
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
r1bq1rk1/pppp4/2n1p3/4p1n1/1bPP4/2NQ4/PP2NPP1/R3KB1R w KQ - 0 13

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Opening

Solution

13. Qg6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

12... Nxg5 13. Qg6#

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