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Mate Puzzle (687)

After the setup move Qh4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qh4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0J3Vn
Rating
687
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
r3r1k1/1p3ppp/2pp4/p7/3QPn1q/PPN2P1b/2PRBP1P/6RK w - - 3 22

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

22. Qxg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21... Qh4 22. Qxg7#

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