Fork Puzzle (1230)

After the setup move Bf1, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bf1. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0U8f9

Rating

1230

Side to move

Black

Themes

Fork, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r4rk1/ppp2ppp/3b4/3pn3/6n1/1PP1PN1q/PB1N1P2/R2QRBK1 b - - 3 14

What to look for

Attack two or more targets with one move, forcing material gain or mate.

14... Nxf3+ 15. Nxf3 15... Bh2+ 16. Nxh2 16... Qxh2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

14. Bf1 14... Nxf3+ 15. Nxf3 15... Bh2+ 16. Nxh2 16... Qxh2#