Mate Puzzle (1477)

After the setup move Ra8, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ra8. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Rfns

Rating

1477

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 3, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

R1r3k1/2B2ppp/2Q1pq2/2Pp4/2b5/2P5/1r3PPP/5RK1 b - - 5 24

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

24... Qxf2+ 25. Rxf2 25... Rb1+ 26. Rf1 26... Rxf1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24. Ra8 24... Qxf2+ 25. Rxf2 25... Rb1+ 26. Rf1 26... Rxf1#