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Mate Puzzle (1265)

After the setup move Bd2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Bd2. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0k2Ip
Rating
1265
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 3, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
4rr1k/pp1R2pp/6p1/4q3/6Q1/2P3bP/PP1B2P1/3R3K b - - 5 26

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 3Middlegame

Solution

26... Qe1+ 27. Rxe1 27... Rxe1+ 28. Bxe1 28... Rf1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26. Bd2 26... Qe1+ 27. Rxe1 27... Rxe1+ 28. Bxe1 28... Rf1#

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