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

Position

White: king f1; rook c5; bishop a5; pawns a3/b2/c3/d3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king d7; rook e8; knight b3; pawns c6/c7/f5/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb4 — bishop a5→b4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nd2+ — knight b3→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king f1→g1).
3. Best move: Re1# — rook e8→e1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Re1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/2pk3p/2p3p1/B1R2p2/8/PnPP4/1P3PPP/5K2 w - - 0 31

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