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

Position

White: king b1; queen d6; rook h5; bishop f4; pawns a3/b2/c2. Black: king b5; queen d4; rook e1; pawns a6/b7/d5/g7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ka2 — king b1→a2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qc4+ — queen d4→c4, gives check. Opponent replies b3 (pawn b2→b3).
3. Best move: Qxc2# — queen c4→c2, captures pawn, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qxc2# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p4p1/p2Q4/1k1p3R/3q1B2/P7/1PP5/1K2r3 w - - 3 37

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