Mate Puzzle (1163)

After the setup move cxb6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after cxb6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0F46M

Rating

1163

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 2 points

FEN

2kr3r/p2n1pp1/bPnPp3/7q/P3NB2/2P1Q1P1/5PB1/3RR1K1 b - - 0 25

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

25... Qh2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25. cxb6 25... Qh2#