Mate Puzzle (1004)

After the setup move Qe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qe5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Sc4U

Rating

1004

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r4r1k/pp3pp1/5b1p/4q2Q/4P3/P1PP1P2/1P2K3/6RR w - - 5 22

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

22. Qxh6+ 22... gxh6 23. Rxh6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21... Qe5 22. Qxh6+ 22... gxh6 23. Rxh6#