Mate Puzzle (1079)

After the setup move Nd4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0UwCJ

Rating

1079

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

6k1/1p5p/4bp2/8/3NPp1P/3K4/r1r1BP2/3R3R b - - 1 27

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

27... Bc4#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27. Nd4 27... Bc4#