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Mate Puzzle (1404)

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
04gjJ
Rating
1404
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Opening
Material
Black is ahead by 2 points
FEN
rnbqrk2/ppp2pp1/3p4/b2nP1NQ/3P4/P7/1P1N1PPP/R1B1K2R w KQ - 4 13

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Opening

Solution

13. Qxf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

12... Kf8 13. Qxf7#

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