Mate Puzzle (1088)

After the setup move Nf3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nf3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Nfvw

Rating

1088

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

1k1r1b1r/ppp3pp/1n3p2/Q4b2/3n4/5N2/PP1B1PPP/2KR3R b - - 3 16

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

16... Ne2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

16. Nf3 16... Ne2#