Mate Puzzle (1736)

After the setup move Bxd8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxd8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0jPsU

Rating

1736

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 8 points

FEN

rn1b1knr/2N2pp1/2p4p/p3P3/8/4BNPb/qPP1BP1P/2KR3R w - - 0 20

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

20. Bc5+ 20... Ne7 21. Rxd8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

19... Bxd8 20. Bc5+ 20... Ne7 21. Rxd8#