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Mate Puzzle (877)

After the setup move Nh7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Nh7. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0PaHR
Rating
877
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r2q1rk1/1b1n1p1n/1p1p3Q/p1pPpN2/2P1P3/P2B1P2/1P4PP/R3K2R w KQ - 1 18

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

18. Qg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17... Nh7 18. Qg7#

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