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Mate Puzzle (951)

After the setup move fxg5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after fxg5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0HbvF
Rating
951
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Opening
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
rnbq1rk1/pp2b2p/3np1p1/2pp2p1/6NP/1P1PP3/PBP2P2/RN1QKB1R w KQ - 0 12

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Opening

Solution

12. Nh6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

11... fxg5 12. Nh6#

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