Chess Puzzle #0AXHd — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen a6; rook e8; pawns a2/b3/c6/f2/g2. Black: king f7; rook c2; bishop c7; pawns b4/f6. White is ahead by 9 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qc8 — queen a6→c8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c2→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e8→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook c1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 4R3/2b2k2/Q1P2p2/8/1p6/1P6/P1r2PP1/6K1 w - - 2 39

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