Mate Puzzle (947)

After the setup move Re8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Re8. White to move.

Puzzle ID

0ijrQ

Rating

947

Side to move

White

Themes

Mate, Mate in 2, Middlegame

Material

Black is ahead by 3 points

FEN

2k1r3/1pp2Np1/p6p/5p2/3Rn3/4B3/PPq2PP1/3R2K1 w - - 2 19

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

19. Rd8+ 19... Rxd8 20. Rxd8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18... Re8 19. Rd8+ 19... Rxd8 20. Rxd8#