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Mate Puzzle (974)

After the setup move Nd2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Nd2. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0TkqK
Rating
974
Side to move
Black
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Opening
Material
Material is level
FEN
rn2k1nr/pp3ppp/4p1b1/4P1q1/2pP2Pb/2P2P2/PB1NK2P/R2Q1BNR b kq - 1 12

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Opening

Solution

12... Bd3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

12. Nd2 12... Bd3#

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