Mate Puzzle (1931)

After the setup move Qxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxe5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0ZBiM

Rating

1931

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

b3k2r/3p2p1/4p3/1p2q1Qp/1P2N1n1/2PB4/6PP/5R1K w k - 0 26

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

26. Nd6+ 26... Qxd6 27. Bg6#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25... Qxe5 26. Nd6+ 26... Qxd6 27. Bg6#