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

Position

White: king h1; rooks a1/e1; bishop c1; pawns a2/b2/c2/f6/g2/h2. Black: king c8; rooks d8/h8; bishop e4; knight g6; pawns a6/b7/c7/f7/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe4 — rook e1→e4, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e4→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 2kr3r/1pp2p1p/p4Pn1/8/4b3/8/PPP3PP/R1B1R2K w - - 3 19

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