Chess Puzzle #1Oo9f — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c1; queen b7; bishop b3; pawns a2/b2/c2/e4/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook d8; bishop f6; pawns b4/c5/e5/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qc7 — queen b7→c7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bg5+ — bishop f6→g5, gives check. Opponent replies f4 (pawn f2→f4).
3. Best move: Bxf4+ — bishop g5→f4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kb1 (king c1→b1).
4. Best move: Rd1# — rook d8→d1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, long, mate, mate in 3. The combination ends with Rd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/1Q3p1p/5bp1/2p1p3/1p2P3/1B5P/PPP2PP1/2K5 w - - 1 21

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