Mate Puzzle (1320)

After the setup move Nd7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0JkJ7

Rating

1320

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

2r3k1/p1rn1p1p/1q2pQp1/8/2R3N1/4P2P/5PP1/5RK1 w - - 11 28

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

28. Nh6+ 28... Kf8 29. Qxf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27... Nd7 28. Nh6+ 28... Kf8 29. Qxf7#