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

Position

White: king f1; queen e7; rook g2; knight g7; pawns a3/b2/e2/e4/f2. Black: king h8; rooks g8/h4; pawns a7/b6/c4/h7. White is ahead by 8 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nf5 — knight g7→f5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh1+ — rook h4→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Rg1 (rook g2→g1).
3. Best move: Rhxg1# — rook h1→g1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rhxg1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6rk/p3Q1Np/1p6/8/2p1P2r/P7/1P2PPR1/5K2 w - - 0 39

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