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Mate Puzzle (894)

After the setup move Bxc5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Bxc5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
06Swt
Rating
894
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Opening
Material
Material is level
FEN
2rqk2r/Q4ppp/2p5/2b1pb2/8/1B1n1P2/PP4PP/R1B2KNR w k - 0 17

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Opening

Solution

17. Qxf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

16... Bxc5 17. Qxf7#

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