Chess Puzzle #0Ptj8 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks b4/f1; bishop e3; knight d2; pawns b2/c4/d3. Black: king g8; queen g6; bishop f3; pawns a6/c7/h7. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf2 — king g1→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qg2+ — queen g6→g2, gives check. Opponent replies Ke1 (king f2→e1).
3. Best move: Qe2# — queen g2→e2, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qe2# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/2p4p/p5q1/8/1RP5/3PBb2/1P1N4/5RK1 w - - 2 33

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