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Mate Puzzle (794)

After the setup move Qd1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qd1. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0FkUH
Rating
794
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
r4rk1/p1p2p1p/2pb4/4p3/4P3/2NP1pPq/PP3P1P/2RQ1RK1 b - - 3 18

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

18... Qg2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18. Qd1 18... Qg2#

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