Mate Puzzle (1203)

After the setup move Kxh2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kxh2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0lN2d

Rating

1203

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

rn4k1/pbpp2pp/1p2p3/2b1P1q1/4N3/2NB4/PPP1Q1PK/R4R2 b - - 0 15

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

15... Qh4#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15. Kxh2 15... Qh4#