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Mate Puzzle (945)

After the setup move Bxf3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxf3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0bMeh
Rating
945
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
1b2rrk1/ppqn1ppp/2p5/P5B1/1P1P4/2P2B1P/2Q2PP1/R3R1K1 b - - 0 18

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 2Middlegame

Solution

18... Qh2+ 19. Kf1 19... Qh1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18. Bxf3 18... Qh2+ 19. Kf1 19... Qh1#

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