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Mate Puzzle (557)

After the setup move Nxe6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Nxe6. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
000rZ
Rating
557
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Opening
Material
White is ahead by 4 points
FEN
2kr1b1r/p1p2pp1/2pqN3/7p/6n1/2NPB3/PPP2PPP/R2Q1RK1 b - - 0 13

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Opening

Solution

13... Qxh2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

13. Nxe6 13... Qxh2#

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