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

Position

White: king g1; queen e3; rook a1; bishop c1; pawns a2/b2/c2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king e8; queen c3; rook d8; bishop e7; knight f7; pawns a7/b7/c6/c7/f6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: bxc3 — pawn b2→c3, captures queen. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Qe1 (queen e3→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures queen, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 3rk3/ppp1bn2/2p2p2/8/8/2q1Q3/PPP2PPP/R1B3K1 w - - 0 19

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