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

Position

White: king g1; rooks b2/c6; pawns a4/b5/f4/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook d7; pawns a5/b6/c7/e3/f7/g6/h5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re2 — rook b2→e2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d7→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e2→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 6k1/2pr1p2/1pR3p1/pP5p/P4P2/4p3/1R4PP/6K1 w - - 0 28

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