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

Position

White: king h1; rook d1; pawns a3/b4/f2/f4/g2/h2. Black: king h8; rook c3; bishop d4; pawns a7/b7/f5/g7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd4 — rook d1→d4, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c3→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook d4→d1).
3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook c1→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: 7k/pp4p1/8/5p2/1P1b1P2/P1r5/5PPP/3R3K w - - 0 27

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