Chess Puzzle #1K2B4 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks f7/g7; bishop c3; pawns a4/f2/g2/h2. Black: king e4; rooks c8/e8; bishop b6; pawns a7/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb4 — bishop c3→b4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c8→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Be1 (bishop b4→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook c1→e1, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 2r1r3/p4RRp/1b6/8/P3k3/2B5/5PPP/6K1 w - - 7 28

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