Mate Puzzle (812)

After the setup move Qxd4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxd4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0UkjF

Rating

812

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 10 points

FEN

4r1k1/1b3p2/p2b2p1/2p5/3Q2N1/7P/PP3PP1/R1B3K1 b - - 0 28

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

28... Re1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

28. Qxd4 28... Re1#