Mate Puzzle (2093)

After the setup move Re8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0PEHD

Rating

2093

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

4r1k1/pb3p1p/5Bp1/1p6/1n1p3R/1B4Q1/PPP1q1PP/6K1 w - - 4 28

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

28. Qxg6+ 28... hxg6 29. Rh8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

27... Re8 28. Qxg6+ 28... hxg6 29. Rh8#