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A mate in 7 can seem daunting but they aren’t always difficult to solve. Technically the position below is indeed a mate in 7 for white, but that’s only because black can throw pieces away blocking the first check to extend the game unnecessarily. So, in the actual game, I checkmated in just five moves. Regardless, it is good to notice how variations can be extended and of course spot the winning motif. As should already be your established habit, start by analyzing all of the checks and that should lead you to a most satisfying checkmate.
