Chess Puzzle #0TUl5 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; rook f1; bishop c5; pawns a3/c3/d4/f4/g6/h2. Black: king e8; rook c2; pawns a7/c6/c7/f5/g7/h3. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf3 — rook f1→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c2→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f3→f1).
3. Best move: Rxf1# — rook c1→f1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxf1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/p1p3p1/2p3P1/2B2p2/3P1P2/P1P4p/2r4P/5R1K w - - 1 31

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