Mate Puzzle (1660)

After the setup move Qxg4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxg4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0WvAN

Rating

1660

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 3, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 6 points

FEN

1k3r1r/ppp3p1/7q/2b5/6Q1/2B3N1/PPNR1P1P/4R1K1 b - - 0 28

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

28... Qxh2+ 29. Kf1 29... Rxf2+ 30. Rxf2 30... Qxf2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28. Qxg4 28... Qxh2+ 29. Kf1 29... Rxf2+ 30. Rxf2 30... Qxf2#