Mate Puzzle (966)

After the setup move Kd2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kd2. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0X306

Rating

966

Side to move

Black

Themes

Mate, Mate in 1, Middlegame

Material

White is ahead by 3 points

FEN

1n2r3/p1N3p1/5k1p/5b2/1Q6/3P4/P1PK1PPP/q4B1R b - - 2 18

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

18... Qe1#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18. Kd2 18... Qe1#