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

Position

White: king g1; queen f4; bishop e3; knight f3; pawns a2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king b8; queen c1; rook d8; bishop e7; knight a5; pawns a7/b7/c7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc1 — bishop e3→c1, captures queen. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Ne1 (knight f3→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures knight, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 1k1r4/ppp1b1pp/8/n7/5Q2/4BN2/P4PPP/2q3K1 w - - 0 22

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