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Mate Puzzle (1145)

After the setup move Qf8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qf8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0ew3Q
Rating
1145
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r4q1r/1bpnbQpk/p3Bn1p/1p6/3P1B2/2N5/PPP2PPP/R4RK1 w - - 5 16

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

16. Bf5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15... Qf8 16. Bf5#

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