Chess tactic

Hanging Piece Puzzle (782)

After the setup move Rxf7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0PPCi

Rating

782

Side to move

White

Themes

Hanging Piece, Mate, Mate in 1

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r2q3k/1ppb1rpB/2nbpn1p/3pN3/p2P4/2P1P1B1/PPQ2PPP/R3K2R w KQ - 0 15

What to look for

Win an undefended or tactically loose piece.

15. Nxf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

14... Rxf7 15. Nxf7#