Fork Puzzle (2056)

After the setup move Bd5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bd5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0gQ70

Rating

2056

Side to move

White

Themes

Fork, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

Black is ahead by 9 points

FEN

rn1k1b1r/p3p1pp/4Qn2/1q1bN1B1/3P4/6P1/1P2PP1P/R3K3 w Q - 2 16

What to look for

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

16. Nf7+ 16... Kc7 17. Bf4+ 17... Kb7 18. Nd8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15... Bd5 16. Nf7+ 16... Kc7 17. Bf4+ 17... Kb7 18. Nd8#