Mate Puzzle (863)

After the setup move Nf3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nf3. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0i69F

Rating

863

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r4rk1/p1p2ppp/2B5/2bp1b2/7q/3p1N2/PPP3PP/R1BQRK2 b - - 3 14

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

14... Qf2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

14. Nf3 14... Qf2#