Mate Puzzle (763)

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

07Km1

Rating

763

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

rnbqr1k1/1p3pp1/p6p/3Nb3/4Q3/3B4/PPP2PPP/R3K2R w KQ - 2 16

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

16. Qh7+ 16... Kf8 17. Qh8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15... Re8 16. Qh7+ 16... Kf8 17. Qh8#