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Mate Puzzle (1180)

After the setup move Kg7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Kg7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0hLsm
Rating
1180
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
1q2r3/2p3k1/2n2bp1/pr2N2p/4P2P/2PP1P2/Q5P1/2RR2K1 w - - 1 27

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 2Middlegame

Solution

27. Qf7+ 27... Kh6 28. Qxg6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26... Kg7 27. Qf7+ 27... Kh6 28. Qxg6#

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