Mate Puzzle (1502)

After the setup move Rxf2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rxf2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

00wUm

Rating

1502

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 3, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

5rk1/pR1Q1ppp/4N3/3p1n2/8/7P/q4rP1/4R1K1 w - - 0 29

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

29. Qxf7+ 29... Rxf7 30. Rb8+ 30... Rf8 31. Rxf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28... Rxf2 29. Qxf7+ 29... Rxf7 30. Rb8+ 30... Rf8 31. Rxf8#