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Mate Puzzle (1422)

After the setup move Qe3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qe3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0VTlA
Rating
1422
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 2, Opening
Material
Material is level
FEN
2kr1b1r/ppp1pppp/8/8/3qn1b1/4Q3/PPB3PP/RNB1K1NR b KQ - 1 12

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 2Opening

Solution

12... Qd1+ 13. Bxd1 13... Rxd1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

12. Qe3 12... Qd1+ 13. Bxd1 13... Rxd1#

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