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Mate Puzzle (1177)

After the setup move Qf6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qf6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0JjNQ
Rating
1177
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 8 points
FEN
r1b1k1nr/pp1p1p1p/3Qpqp1/8/2B5/B7/P3KPPP/7R w kq - 2 15

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

15. Qf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

14... Qf6 15. Qf8#

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