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Mate Puzzle (1212)

After the setup move f5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after f5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
03Xd6
Rating
1212
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 8 points
FEN
r1b1r3/ppp5/3pk3/4npB1/8/2N4Q/Pq4PK/5R2 w - - 0 29

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

29. Qxf5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... f5 29. Qxf5#

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