Mate Puzzle (1273)

After the setup move Qg3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qg3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0oKrB

Rating

1273

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 4 points

FEN

3r3k/1p4p1/3Nn2p/8/PR4P1/3R2QP/1P4BK/2r1q3 b - - 4 38

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

38... Qg1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38. Qg3 38... Qg1#