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Mate Puzzle (755)

After the setup move Qxf6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qxf6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0cys0
Rating
755
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 3 points
FEN
r4rkb/pp3p1p/2p2q1P/5Q1p/4B3/6P1/PP3PK1/R1B5 w - - 0 23

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

23. Qxh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22... Qxf6 23. Qxh7#

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