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Mate Puzzle (1216)

After the setup move Kf8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Kf8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
039qo
Rating
1216
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
r2qrk2/pb2np1Q/1p3b2/2p3N1/8/P2P2P1/1P2PPBP/R4RK1 w - - 2 19

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

19. Qxf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18... Kf8 19. Qxf7#

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