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Mate Puzzle (981)

After the setup move Rd8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Rd8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0OI5z
Rating
981
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
3rkb1r/pp2pppp/2n2n2/1N5b/5B2/1N2PP2/PP4PP/3RKB1R w Kk - 3 13

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Middlegame

Solution

13. Nc7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

12... Rd8 13. Nc7#

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