Mate Puzzle (602)

After the setup move Qb8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qb8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0OuiZ

Rating

602

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Opening

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

rq3rk1/pb1nb1pp/1pp1Nn2/8/3P4/2P3Q1/PP1N2PP/R1B2RK1 w - - 1 14

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

14. Qxg7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

13... Qb8 14. Qxg7#