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Mate Puzzle (1251)

After the setup move Qe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qe5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0Tzuc
Rating
1251
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
r3kb2/5p2/p2pBQ2/4q3/8/2P2b2/P2K1P1P/RN4n1 w q - 1 24

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 2Middlegame

Solution

24. Qxf7+ 24... Kd8 25. Qd7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Qe5 24. Qxf7+ 24... Kd8 25. Qd7#

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