Chess Puzzle #0F71R — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f1; rooks e4/f7; bishop e6; knight e3; pawns a2/f3/g2/h2. Black: king g6; rook b1; bishop g3; pawns a6/d3/g5/h6. White is ahead by 8 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd1 — knight e3→d1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd1+ — rook b1→d1, captures knight, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e4→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, hanging piece, mate, mate in 2, opera mate, short. The combination ends with Rxe1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/5R2/p3B1kp/6p1/4R3/3pNPb1/P5PP/1r3K2 w - - 6 36

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