Mate Puzzle (1169)

After the setup move Qxb2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxb2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0P5MT

Rating

1169

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 3, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r4r1k/1b3pp1/1p2pN1p/p3P2Q/3p1PP1/3Bn2R/Pq5P/R5K1 w - - 0 24

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

24. Qxh6+ 24... gxh6 25. Rxh6+ 25... Kg7 26. Rh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Qxb2 24. Qxh6+ 24... gxh6 25. Rxh6+ 25... Kg7 26. Rh7#