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Mate Puzzle (1210)

After the setup move Bf3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Bf3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0Cnsq
Rating
1210
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
7k/p5np/1p1p2p1/5p1q/PPP2P2/2Q2B1P/3rr1P1/5RRK b - - 2 41

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 2Middlegame

Solution

41... Qxh3+ 42. gxh3 42... Rh2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41. Bf3 41... Qxh3+ 42. gxh3 42... Rh2#

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