Mate Puzzle (1499)

After the setup move Qf2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qf2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Namt

Rating

1499

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

3r2k1/p2q3p/1p2p1p1/4P1P1/8/5R2/P1rBRQ2/4K3 b - - 3 38

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

38... Rc1+ 39. Bxc1 39... Qd1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

38. Qf2 38... Rc1+ 39. Bxc1 39... Qd1#