Mate Puzzle (1348)

After the setup move Bc3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bc3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

04Hd0

Rating

1348

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 5 points

FEN

8/1p4k1/p1q2p2/2b5/7p/2B3rP/PP2Q1P1/R3R2K b - - 2 34

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

34... Rxh3#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

34. Bc3 34... Rxh3#