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

Position

White: king g1; queen a5; rook c5; pawns c3/e3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g6; queen b8; rook b6; pawns d5/e4/g5/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd5 — rook c5→d5, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b6→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook d5→d1).
3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook b1→d1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 1q6/8/1r4k1/Q1Rp2pp/4p3/2P1P2P/5PP1/6K1 w - - 0 49

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