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

Position

White: king g1; rooks b3/e3; bishop f4; pawns a2/c3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rooks c4/d8; bishops a6/d4; pawns a7/d5/e4/f7/g7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: cxd4 — pawn c3→d4, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c4→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e3→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook c1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/p4pp1/b7/3p4/2rbpB2/1RP1R3/P4PPP/6K1 w - - 0 28

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