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Mate Puzzle (804)

After the setup move hxg6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after hxg6. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0nR7o
Rating
804
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 2, Opening
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r1b2r1k/ppppq1p1/6p1/2b2p2/2B1n3/3Q4/PPP2PPP/RNB2RK1 w - - 0 12

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 2Opening

Solution

12. Qh3+ 12... Qh4 13. Qxh4#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

11... hxg6 12. Qh3+ 12... Qh4 13. Qxh4#

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