Chess Puzzle #0q1vl — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; queen c3; rook h3; knight d4; pawns a3/b2/c4/e3/g2. Black: king h8; queen e4; rook d8; bishop h2; pawns a6/g7/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxh2 — rook h3→h2, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qb1+ — queen e4→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Qc1 (queen c3→c1).
3. Best move: Qxc1# — queen b1→c1, captures queen, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qxc1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 3r3k/6pp/p7/8/2PNq3/P1Q1P2R/1P4Pb/7K w - - 0 30

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