Chess Puzzle #0934U — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c1; rooks e1/g6; pawns a3/b2/c3/d4/g3. Black: king d7; rooks g2/h4; pawns a5/b5/d5/d6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ree6 — rook e1→e6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh1+ — rook h4→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e6→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook h1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/3k4/3p2R1/pp1p4/3P3r/P1P3P1/1P4r1/2K1R3 w - - 0 31

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