Mate Puzzle (915)

After the setup move Qb4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qb4. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0kd1d

Rating

915

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 5 points

FEN

r1kr1b2/pp3Q2/2b1NP2/3p4/1qp5/6P1/5PBP/4R1K1 w - - 3 34

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

34. Qc7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

33... Qb4 34. Qc7#