Chess Puzzle #0Q1N2 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks b7/d1; pawns a3/b4/f2/g2/h2. Black: king f8; rook c2; knight e4; pawns e5/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rdd7 — rook d1→d7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c2→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook d7→d1).
3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook c1→d1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 5k2/1R3p1p/6p1/4p3/1P2n3/P7/2r2PPP/3R2K1 w - - 0 26

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