Mate Puzzle (1116)

After the setup move Bxe4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxe4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0SjoY

Rating

1116

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

2kr2r1/pp3p1p/4p3/1Pp5/3PB1n1/2P1B1q1/P3QRN1/R5K1 b - - 0 25

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

25... Qh2+ 26. Kf1 26... Qh1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25. Bxe4 25... Qh2+ 26. Kf1 26... Qh1#