Mate Puzzle (1920)

After the setup move Kh8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0C45d

Rating

1920

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 7 points

FEN

r4r1k/ppp5/3b1qRp/2nPp3/4Q3/3B1P1P/PPP5/1K6 w - - 1 24

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

24. Rg8+ 24... Rxg8 25. Qh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Kh8 24. Rg8+ 24... Rxg8 25. Qh7#