Mate Puzzle (1171)

After the setup move Rxf7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0WkBq

Rating

1171

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 3, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

r6k/1q1p1rp1/2bPp3/1p6/5Q2/8/P1B3PP/2R4K w - - 0 31

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

31. Qh4+ 31... Kg8 32. Qh7+ 32... Kf8 33. Qh8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

30... Rxf7 31. Qh4+ 31... Kg8 32. Qh7+ 32... Kf8 33. Qh8#