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

Position

White: king h1; queen d3; rook d1; pawns a3/b2/d6/g3/h3. Black: king h8; queen b7; rook f8; pawns a6/b5/g7/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh2 — king h1→h2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf2+ — rook f8→f2, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king h2→g1).
3. Best move: Qg2# — queen b7→g2, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qg2# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 5r1k/1q4p1/p2P4/1p6/7p/P2Q2PP/1P6/3R3K w - - 1 34

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