Chess Puzzle #0DFR1 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g3; rooks c7/d1; bishop e5; pawns c3/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen b2; rook e8; pawns a7/b7/e4/f5/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe5 — rook e8→e5, captures bishop. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd8+ — rook d1→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Re8 (rook e5→e8).
3. Best move: Rxe8# — rook d8→e8, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, queen rook endgame, short. The combination ends with Rxe8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 4r1k1/ppR4p/6p1/4Bp2/4p3/2P3K1/1q4PP/3R4 b - - 0 33

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