Mate Puzzle (1259)

After the setup move Qxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxe5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0WheK

Rating

1259

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 4 points

FEN

2r1r1k1/pb3p2/1p2p2p/3pq1P1/8/2P3n1/PPQ3PK/1BR2R2 w - - 0 25

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

25. Qh7+ 25... Kf8 26. Rxf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24... Qxe5 25. Qh7+ 25... Kf8 26. Rxf7#