Mate Puzzle (1962)

After the setup move Nxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxe5. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0RCJD

Rating

1962

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

2r1k2r/pq1bpp1p/1p1p1np1/1B2n3/1BQ4P/2R2N2/P1P2PP1/4K2R w Kk - 0 18

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

18. Qxc8+ 18... Qxc8 19. Rxc8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17... Nxe5 18. Qxc8+ 18... Qxc8 19. Rxc8#