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Mate Puzzle (534)

After the setup move Qb4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qb4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0W5Ho
Rating
534
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
r1b2k1r/1pp3b1/7p/p2n2pB/1qnP1p2/2N2N1P/PPP1QP1B/2KR3R w - - 4 19

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

19. Qe8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18... Qb4 19. Qe8#

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