Mate Puzzle (1056)

After the setup move Nxg5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxg5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0pAIz

Rating

1056

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 5 points

FEN

2kr1r2/3p2p1/p2p1q2/1p1Pp1N1/1P6/2P3Pp/P1B4P/R2QR1K1 b - - 0 26

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

26... Qf2+ 27. Kh1 27... Qg2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26. Nxg5 26... Qf2+ 27. Kh1 27... Qg2#