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Mate Puzzle (1238)

After the setup move c3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

♜♝♛♝♜♟♟♚♟♟♟♞♞♟♟♝♟♛♟♟♟♟♟♚♝♞♜
Position after c3. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0Th1T
Rating
1238
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Opening
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
r1bq1b1r/pp1k2pp/3p1n2/3N1P2/3p1B2/2p2Q2/PP3PPP/2K2BNR w - - 0 13

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Opening

Solution

13. Bb5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

12... c3 13. Bb5#

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