Mate Puzzle (863)

After the setup move Qxd3, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxd3. White to move.

Puzzle ID

08mPy

Rating

863

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 6 points

FEN

3rr1k1/pb3R1p/1p4p1/2p5/2P5/3q3Q/P5PP/2B4K w - - 0 25

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

25. Qxh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24... Qxd3 25. Qxh7#