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Mate Puzzle (686)

After the setup move Kh1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Kh1. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0OcCW
Rating
686
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
r1b1r1k1/2q2ppp/p7/np1p2B1/3Pp1n1/PPP4P/2B1NPPb/R2QRN1K b - - 2 18

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

18... Nxf2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18. Kh1 18... Nxf2#

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