Chess Puzzle #04XdA — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook e7; bishop c3; pawns a3/b4/c5/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook d7; bishop c7; knight f6; pawns a6/b7/f7/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf6 — bishop c3→f6, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d7→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e7→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, pillsburys mate, short. The combination ends with Rxe1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1pbrRpp1/p4n1p/2P5/1P6/P1B4P/5PP1/6K1 w - - 3 27

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