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Mate Puzzle (663)

After the setup move Nd5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Nd5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0SJrq
Rating
663
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r1bqr1k1/ppp2ppp/4p3/3n4/7Q/B1PB4/P1P2PPP/R4RK1 w - - 7 14

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

14. Qxh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

13... Nd5 14. Qxh7#

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