Mate Puzzle (1100)

After the setup move Be2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Be2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0BLov

Rating

1100

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

5rk1/5ppp/8/6r1/pQ6/3q4/PP2BP1P/2R1RK2 b - - 2 33

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

33... Qh3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33. Be2 33... Qh3#