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

Position

White: king g1; rook d1; pawns a3/b2/e3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rooks c8/d5; pawns a7/b6/f6/f7/h6. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd5 — rook d1→d5, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c8→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook d5→d1).
3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook c1→d1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, mate, mate in 2, rook endgame, short. The combination ends with Rxd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/p4p2/1p3p1p/3r4/8/P3P3/1P3PPP/3R2K1 w - - 0 24

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