Mate Puzzle (1369)

After the setup move c6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after c6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Leao

Rating

1369

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 3, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

2k1rr2/pR1b3p/2P2q2/3B3Q/8/8/P4PPP/5RK1 b - - 0 29

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

29... Qxf2+ 30. Rxf2 30... Re1+ 31. Rf1 31... Rexf1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29. c6 29... Qxf2+ 30. Rxf2 30... Re1+ 31. Rf1 31... Rexf1#