Mate Puzzle (1012)

After the setup move Nxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxe5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0F1QT

Rating

1012

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

2r2rk1/p4pp1/1p5R/3qn3/3PN3/3QP2P/6P1/5RK1 w - - 0 29

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

29. Nf6+ 29... gxf6 30. Qh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... Nxe5 29. Nf6+ 29... gxf6 30. Qh7#