Chess Puzzle #07fRV — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f5; rook e2; bishop d5; pawns a2/b3/d4/e3/g4. Black: king g7; rook c1; knight g5; pawns a5/b4/d6/f6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e4 — pawn e3→e4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf1+ — rook c1→f1, gives check. Opponent replies Rf2 (rook e2→f2).
3. Best move: Rxf2# — rook f1→f2, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxf2# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/6k1/3p1p2/p2B1Kn1/1p1P2P1/1P2P3/P3R3/2r5 w - - 1 39

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