Mate Puzzle (1115)

After the setup move Qf6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qf6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0jUhu

Rating

1115

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

5rk1/6bR/p1pp1qP1/1p2p2Q/2P1P3/1P1P4/P7/2KN1r2 w - - 7 29

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

29. Rh8+ 29... Bxh8 30. Qh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... Qf6 29. Rh8+ 29... Bxh8 30. Qh7#