Mate Puzzle (1128)

After the setup move exd5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after exd5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0icaQ

Rating

1128

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r3k1nr/6p1/p7/1pbP4/2P5/1P4qP/P1PN2P1/R2Q1R1K b kq - 0 21

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

21... Rxh3+ 22. gxh3 22... Qxh3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21. exd5 21... Rxh3+ 22. gxh3 22... Qxh3#