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Mate Puzzle (1170)

After the setup move Nc3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Nc3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0bd00
Rating
1170
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 2 points
FEN
2r1k2r/1p2p1bp/p2pp1p1/2n1P3/3B1P2/2N5/qPPQ2PP/2KR1B1R b k - 1 15

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 2Middlegame

Solution

15... Qa1+ 16. Nb1 16... Nb3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15. Nc3 15... Qa1+ 16. Nb1 16... Nb3#

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