Mate Puzzle (1924)

After the setup move h6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after h6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0Hk7S

Rating

1924

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 3, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

1r1r3k/q3Npp1/3Qb2p/8/8/P2B2P1/1PP5/1K5R w - - 0 36

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

36. Rxh6+ 36... gxh6 37. Qe5+ 37... f6 38. Qxf6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

35... h6 36. Rxh6+ 36... gxh6 37. Qe5+ 37... f6 38. Qxf6#