Chess Puzzle #0Fkc1 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook e1; bishop b1; pawns a3/b2/d4/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen e7; rook c8; pawns a6/b5/d5/f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe7 — rook e1→e7, captures queen. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c8→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e7→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook c1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/4qp1p/p5p1/1p1p4/3P4/P7/1P3PPP/1B2R1K1 w - - 0 23

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