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

Position

White: king g1; rooks a1/d3; knight b1; pawns a2/b4/c3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king c7; rooks b8/d8; bishop g7; pawns a7/e7/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re3 — rook d3→e3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e3→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 1r1r4/p1k1ppbp/6p1/8/1P6/2PR4/P4PPP/RN4K1 w - - 6 19

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