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Mate Puzzle (1258)

After the setup move Qd5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qd5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
09FtK
Rating
1258
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
r3k2r/1pQ2p2/p1b1pPp1/B2q1nNp/3p1P2/1P1P4/P5PP/R4RK1 w kq - 7 24

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

24. Qxf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Qd5 24. Qxf7#

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