Mate Puzzle (1132)

After the setup move Kf3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

02Pjf

Rating

1132

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

5R1r/ppk5/1n3p2/2N1pB2/6P1/5K2/P6r/3R4 b - - 4 37

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

37... R8h3+ 38. Ke4 38... Re2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

37. Kf3 37... R8h3+ 38. Ke4 38... Re2#