Mate Puzzle (1617)

After the setup move Nd2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0Dg0b

Rating

1617

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Opening

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

rn3rk1/ppp2ppp/8/3P1b2/2B2Bn1/3N2P1/PPPN1P1q/R2QRK2 b - - 8 15

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

15... Bxd3+ 16. cxd3 16... Qxf2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15. Nd2 15... Bxd3+ 16. cxd3 16... Qxf2#