Mate Puzzle (900)

After the setup move f6, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after f6. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0VCaC

Rating

900

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Opening

Material

Black is ahead by 2 points

FEN

rnb2rk1/p1q3p1/2pbpp2/1p4NQ/3P4/8/PPP2PPP/R1B1R1K1 w - - 0 15

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

15. Qh7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

14... f6 15. Qh7#