Mate Puzzle (1034)

After the setup move Qc2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qc2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0EpPu

Rating

1034

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

r1b5/1p3Nrk/4p2p/p7/P3P2Q/8/1Pq3PP/5R1K w - - 1 28

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

28. Qxh6+ 28... Kg8 29. Qh8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27... Qc2 28. Qxh6+ 28... Kg8 29. Qh8#