Mate Puzzle (626)

After the setup move cxd4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after cxd4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0bD5B

Rating

626

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r2q1rk1/p2nbpp1/1p2p2p/4P3/3pQ3/2N3P1/PP3PP1/1BR1R1K1 w - - 0 19

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

19. Qh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18... cxd4 19. Qh7#