Mate Puzzle (1072)

After the setup move Ke2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0oB2K

Rating

1072

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 8 points

FEN

r3B2k/pp4p1/2p4n/2P2R1p/1P1Pp3/P3P1b1/R1Q1K1P1/2BN3q b - - 4 28

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

28... Qe1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28. Ke2 28... Qe1#