Mate Puzzle (1056)

After the setup move Nxa1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxa1. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Mykg

Rating

1056

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 6 points

FEN

r2r1k2/1b3pp1/p3p2p/1pq1P3/7Q/P1N5/1P4PP/n2R1B1K w - - 0 25

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

25. Rxd8+ 25... Rxd8 26. Qxd8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24... Nxa1 25. Rxd8+ 25... Rxd8 26. Qxd8#