Chess Puzzle #06Oin — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen f4; rook a1; bishop g3; pawns a5/f2/g2/h2. Black: king c8; queen d6; rook d3; bishop g6; pawns b7/c7/f6/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qh6 — queen f4→h6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d3→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Rxd1 (rook a1→d1, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qxd1# — queen d6→d1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qxd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/1pp4p/3q1pb1/P7/5Q2/3r2B1/5PPP/R5K1 w - - 3 32

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