Chess Puzzle #14hlt — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b1; rook f2; knight e4; pawns a3/b2/c2/f3. Black: king c7; rook h3; bishop f7; pawns a7/b5/c6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ng5 — knight e4→g5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh1+ — rook h3→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f2→f1).
3. Best move: Rxf1# — rook h1→f1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, pillsburys mate, short. The combination ends with Rxf1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/p1k2b2/2p5/1p6/4N3/P4P1r/1PP2R2/1K6 w - - 5 30

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