Chess Puzzle #08Gmj — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook a8; bishop c3; pawns a5/b2/d3/g2/g3. Black: king g6; rook c2; knight g4; pawns c5/f7/g5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a6 — pawn a5→a6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c2→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Be1 (bishop c3→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook c1→e1, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: R7/5p2/6kp/P1p3p1/6n1/2BP2P1/1Pr3P1/6K1 w - - 0 39

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