Mate Puzzle (877)

After the setup move Nd5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nd5. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0EHJ3

Rating

877

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

Material is level

FEN

1r6/3bpPk1/p2p2P1/3N3r/1qp1P2p/5N1P/PPPQ4/1K5R b - - 1 25

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

25... Qxb2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

25. Nd5 25... Qxb2#