Fork Puzzle (1544)

After the setup move Qxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxe5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Bpwo

Rating

1544

Side to move

White

Themes

Fork, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

2r1rb2/pb1R1p1k/1p3p1p/2P1qN2/8/6Q1/PP3PPP/R5K1 w - - 0 25

What to look for

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

25. Rxf7+ 25... Kh8 26. Rxf8+ 26... Rxf8 27. Qg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24... Qxe5 25. Rxf7+ 25... Kh8 26. Rxf8+ 26... Rxf8 27. Qg7#