Chess Puzzle #0wV3l — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks b6/e1; knight f6; pawns a3/e5/g2/h2. Black: king f8; rooks c8/g7; knight d3; pawns d7/f7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re2 — rook e1→e2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c8→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e2→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook c1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 2r2k2/3p1pr1/1R3N2/4P3/8/P2n4/6PP/4R1K1 w - - 5 33

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