Chess Puzzle #0XI7l — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks b7/d2; pawns a2/b4/c4/g2/h2. Black: king e6; rook f5; knight c3; pawns a7/c6/e3/g6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rdd7 — rook d2→d7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ne2+ — knight c3→e2, gives check. Opponent replies Kh1 (king g1→h1).
3. Best move: Rf1# — rook f5→f1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rf1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/pR6/2p1k1p1/5r2/1PP5/2n1p3/P2R2PP/6K1 w - - 0 32

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