Mate Puzzle (1569)

After the setup move Kd7, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kd7. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0XUMr

Rating

1569

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 7 points

FEN

r1b2b1r/ppNknNpp/3p4/8/2B1P3/8/1q1B1PPP/2R1K2R w K - 3 19

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

19. Be6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18... Kd7 19. Be6#