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

Position

White: king h1; queen g6; rook f1; pawns a2/c2/c3/d3/g2/h2. Black: king h8; rooks b7/f8; pawns a6/c5/d4/e6/f5/f6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf3 — rook f1→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b7→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f3→f1).
3. Best move: Rxf1# — rook b1→f1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, mate, mate in 2, queen rook endgame, short. The combination ends with Rxf1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 5r1k/1r6/p3ppQ1/2p2p2/3p4/2PP4/P1P3PP/5R1K w - - 1 27

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