Mate Puzzle (674)

After the setup move Bxa6, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxa6. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

07M8L

Rating

674

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

r5k1/3q2p1/Bp2p1Np/2p1P2P/p2r2P1/Q7/PP6/1K3R2 b - - 0 29

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

29... Rd1+ 30. Rxd1 30... Qxd1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

29. Bxa6 29... Rd1+ 30. Rxd1 30... Qxd1#