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

Position

White: king g1; queen d6; bishop d2; pawns b5/e4/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g7; rook b2; pawns f7/g5/h6. White is ahead by 9 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b6 — pawn b5→b6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b2→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Bc1 (bishop d2→c1).
3. Best move: Rxc1+ — rook b1→c1, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Qd1 (queen d6→d1).
4. Best move: Rxd1# — rook c1→d1, captures queen, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, long, mate, mate in 3. The combination ends with Rxd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/5pk1/3Q3p/1P4p1/4P3/8/1r1B1PPP/6K1 w - - 1 27

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