Mate Puzzle (1412)

After the setup move Be7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Be7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0X3Wp

Rating

1412

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 3, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

1rb1k2r/1p2bppp/p7/1N6/8/2P2N2/P4PPP/2KRR3 w k - 2 18

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

18. Nc7+ 18... Kf8 19. Rd8+ 19... Bxd8 20. Re8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17... Be7 18. Nc7+ 18... Kf8 19. Rd8+ 19... Bxd8 20. Re8#