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Mate Puzzle (1647)

After the setup move Qxf6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qxf6. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0BTl3
Rating
1647
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 6 points
FEN
3rk2r/1Bq2p2/p3pQ2/Pp2n3/8/1NN1b3/1PP2BP1/R4RK1 b k - 0 30

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 2Middlegame

Solution

30... Nf3+ 31. gxf3 31... Qh2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30. Qxf6 30... Nf3+ 31. gxf3 31... Qh2#

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