Mate Puzzle (1923)

After the setup move Kf8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kf8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Cjqs

Rating

1923

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 3, Opening

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

r2q1k1r/1pp1b1p1/p1b1pnQ1/8/3P4/P3PN2/1P4PP/RN3RK1 w - - 1 16

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

16. Ng5 16... Qe8 17. Nxe6+ 17... Kg8 18. Qxg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15... Kf8 16. Ng5 16... Qe8 17. Nxe6+ 17... Kg8 18. Qxg7#