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

Position

White: king h2; rooks c6/f6; pawns a3/b4/c3/f2/g2/h4. Black: king g4; rook d1; knight d2; pawns a7/b6/f5/h6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g3 — pawn g2→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nf3+ — knight d2→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king h2→g2).
3. Best move: Rg1# — rook d1→g1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rg1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/1pR2R1p/5p2/1P4kP/P1P5/3n1PPK/3r4 w - - 3 33

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