Chess Puzzle #1Dyf7 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook d4; bishop c7; knight a4; pawns a2/e6/f2/g2/h2. Black: king b5; rook c8; bishop b7; knight e7; pawns a6/d5/f5/g6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd6 — bishop c7→d6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c8→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, short. The combination ends with Rxd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/1bB1n3/p3P1p1/1k1p1p2/N2R4/8/P4PPP/6K1 w - - 6 28

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