Mate Puzzle (1339)

After the setup move Bxd2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxd2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0mKLS

Rating

1339

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

r3r1k1/ppp2p1p/6p1/8/2B5/1P2PQ1P/q1PbKPP1/7R w - - 0 20

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

20. Qxf7+ 20... Kh8 21. Qf6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

19... Bxd2 20. Qxf7+ 20... Kh8 21. Qf6#