Chess Puzzle #0rtYl — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; queen b3; rook e2; pawns a2/b2/g2/h2. Black: king f5; rooks c8/e8; pawns a7/d6. White is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe8 — rook e2→e8, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c8→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Qd1 (queen b3→d1).
3. Best move: Rxd1+ — rook c1→d1, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e8→e1).
4. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, long, mate, mate in 3, queen rook endgame. The combination ends with Rxe1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 2r1r3/p7/3p4/5k2/8/1Q6/PP2R1PP/7K w - - 15 44

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