Mate Puzzle (1357)

After the setup move Rxd5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxd5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0X6QF

Rating

1357

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

6nr/5ppp/pB2R3/1kbR4/6Q1/8/2q2PPP/6K1 b - - 0 25

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

25... Qxf2+ 26. Kh1 26... Qg1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25. Rxd5 25... Qxf2+ 26. Kh1 26... Qg1#