Chess Puzzle #1QYF8 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; rook e1; bishop b3; pawns a3/b2/c2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook d2; bishop b6; knight e4; pawns a7/f7/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe4 — rook e1→e4, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d2→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e4→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→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: 6k1/p4pp1/1b5p/8/4n3/PB6/1PPr2PP/4R2K w - - 0 30

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