Chess Puzzle #11oQG — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks a7/e1; bishop g3; pawns b4/f2/g2/h4. Black: king h7; rook d4; knights c3/g4; pawns b5/g6/g7/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ree7 — rook e1→e7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d4→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e7→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/R5pk/6p1/1p5p/1P1r2nP/2n3B1/5PP1/4R1K1 w - - 0 34

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