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

Position

White: king g1; rooks d4/g6; bishop h6; knight g5; pawns a3/b2/f2/h3. Black: king h8; rooks c8/e8; bishop b7; knight f5; pawns a6/b5/e7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf4 — rook d4→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c8→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
3. Best move: Rh1# — rook c1→h1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

master, mate, mate in 2, middlegame, opera mate, short. The combination ends with Rh1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 2r1r2k/1b2p3/p5RB/1p3nN1/3R4/P6P/1P3P2/6K1 w - - 1 34

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