Mate Puzzle (1264)

After the setup move cxd6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after cxd6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

02Nya

Rating

1264

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

3k3r/pp3Bb1/2npQ2p/q5p1/5p2/8/PPP2BPP/3N2K1 w - - 0 21

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

21. Qxd6+ 21... Kc8 22. Be6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

20... cxd6 21. Qxd6+ 21... Kc8 22. Be6#