Mate Puzzle (1637)

After the setup move Rac8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rac8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0e50j

Rating

1637

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

2r2r2/2R2pkp/p5p1/2pb2B1/6N1/bP1P3P/5PP1/6K1 w - - 2 24

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

24. Bf6+ 24... Kg8 25. Nh6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Rac8 24. Bf6+ 24... Kg8 25. Nh6#