Mate Puzzle (910)

After the setup move Ke2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ke2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0gyUE

Rating

910

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 1 point

FEN

r3k2r/pp1n1ppp/2p5/3p1p2/3P2n1/2NBP3/PPP1K1P1/R1BQR2q b kq - 7 16

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

16... Qxg2#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

16. Ke2 16... Qxg2#