Mate Puzzle (1028)

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

0kKsk

Rating

1028

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 3, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

2r3k1/3b1p2/pp2p1pQ/4q2p/1P1rN2P/P7/2R5/2R3K1 w - - 0 36

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

36. Rxc8+ 36... Bxc8 37. Rxc8+ 37... Rd8 38. Rxd8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

35... Qxe5 36. Rxc8+ 36... Bxc8 37. Rxc8+ 37... Rd8 38. Rxd8#