Mate Puzzle (1074)

After the setup move Rd1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd1. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0mRxX

Rating

1074

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

6k1/p4p2/1p2p1pQ/2n3N1/1qP5/1P4P1/P4PBP/3rb1K1 w - - 2 26

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

26. Qh7+ 26... Kf8 27. Qxf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25... Rd1 26. Qh7+ 26... Kf8 27. Qxf7#