Mate Puzzle (1447)

After the setup move Rxf4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

09krd

Rating

1447

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

2q2rk1/1p3p2/p1b2B1p/8/P1Q2R2/1P6/N4PP1/7K b - - 0 26

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

26... Qh3+ 27. Kg1 27... Qxg2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26. Rxf4 26... Qh3+ 27. Kg1 27... Qxg2#