Mate Puzzle (1050)

After the setup move Nxc4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxc4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0jCTl

Rating

1050

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 3, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 6 points

FEN

r1bqk2r/ppppnp2/1b6/6B1/2npN3/8/PPPQ1PPP/R4RK1 w kq - 0 14

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

14. Nf6+ 14... Kf8 15. Bh6+ 15... Rxh6 16. Qxh6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

13... Nxc4 14. Nf6+ 14... Kf8 15. Bh6+ 15... Rxh6 16. Qxh6#