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

Position

White: king g1; rooks c1/d6; pawns a2/b2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rooks d7/d8; pawns b6/b7/c5/f7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxb6 — rook d6→b6, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d7→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Rxd1 (rook c1→d1, captures rook).
3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook d8→d1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, mate, mate in 2, rook endgame, short. The combination ends with Rxd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/1p1r1ppp/1p1R4/2p5/8/8/PP3PPP/2R3K1 w - - 0 27

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