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

Position

White: king b1; rooks a7/e7; pawns a2/b2/f2/h2. Black: king g8; rook g2; knight b4; pawns f6/g7/h6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a3 — pawn a2→a3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg1+ — rook g2→g1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e7→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook g1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxe1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/R3R1p1/5p1p/8/1n6/8/PP3PrP/1K6 w - - 0 28

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