Mate Puzzle (1918)

After the setup move Kh5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0YWYm

Rating

1918

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

r3r3/ppp2R1p/6p1/3B3k/P2q4/8/2P4P/R1B4K w - - 4 26

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

26. Bf3+ 26... Kh4 27. Rxh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25... Kh5 26. Bf3+ 26... Kh4 27. Rxh7#