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Mate Puzzle (771)

After the setup move Bxc4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Bxc4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0BwuV
Rating
771
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 8 points
FEN
3r1rk1/pp3ppp/2p2q1n/4p1N1/2b4P/5P2/P1QN2P1/3R2K1 w - - 0 24

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

24. Qxh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Bxc4 24. Qxh7#

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