Mate Puzzle (1373)

After the setup move c2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after c2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0mxsb

Rating

1373

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

3r1r1k/p1n3p1/1p4Pp/2b1B3/4R3/P6Q/2p2q1P/R6K w - - 0 35

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

35. Qxh6+ 35... Kg8 36. Qxg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

34... c2 35. Qxh6+ 35... Kg8 36. Qxg7#