Mate Puzzle (895)

After the setup move Nxf2, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxf2. White to move.

Puzzle ID

02w6Y

Rating

895

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 1 point

FEN

3rr1k1/1b3ppp/pb3q2/1p1p4/1P1N4/P1PQ4/B3RnPP/2B1R1K1 w - - 0 23

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

23. Rxe8+ 23... Rxe8 24. Rxe8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22... Nxf2 23. Rxe8+ 23... Rxe8 24. Rxe8#