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Mate Puzzle (1094)

After the setup move dxc5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after dxc5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0FY0C
Rating
1094
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 2, Opening
Material
White is ahead by 5 points
FEN
1n1k1b1r/Rb1pp1pp/1Nq5/2P2p2/8/4P1PK/5PP1/3Q1BNR b - - 0 20

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 2Opening

Solution

20... Qh6+ 21. Qh5 21... Qxh5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20. dxc5 20... Qh6+ 21. Qh5 21... Qxh5#

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