Mate Puzzle (1379)

After the setup move Qxe4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxe4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0BTSe

Rating

1379

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

r2r1nk1/6bp/p3p3/2p1B2Q/2Npq3/8/PPP3PP/5RK1 w - - 0 29

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

29. Qf7+ 29... Kh8 30. Qxg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... Qxe4 29. Qf7+ 29... Kh8 30. Qxg7#