Mate Puzzle (1088)

After the setup move Kxe6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kxe6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0K2wp

Rating

1088

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

r1b1q2r/pp2n1Q1/1bn1k3/3pPp2/3P3P/2P5/P4PP1/RNB1K2R w KQ - 0 16

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

16. Qf6+ 16... Kd7 17. Qd6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15... Kxe6 16. Qf6+ 16... Kd7 17. Qd6#