Mate Puzzle (1377)

After the setup move Bxe2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxe2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

05nim

Rating

1377

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 3, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

r4rn1/pp3pkp/3p2pb/2pPp1N1/2P1P3/P2BP3/1P2bRPP/5RK1 w - - 0 20

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

20. Rxf7+ 20... Rxf7 21. Rxf7+ 21... Kh8 22. Rxh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

19... Bxe2 20. Rxf7+ 20... Rxf7 21. Rxf7+ 21... Kh8 22. Rxh7#