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

Position

White: king g1; rook e4; bishop d4; pawns a4/c3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook d2; bishop d6; pawns a6/b7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re6 — rook e4→e6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d2→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e6→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: 6k1/1p4p1/p2b3p/8/P2BR3/2P4P/3r1PP1/6K1 w - - 2 26

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