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

Position

White: king h1; rooks f1/h5; bishop b3; pawns a2/b2/c3/d4/h2. Black: king c8; rooks e8/g7; bishop c7; pawns a7/b7/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf2 — rook f1→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Re1+ — rook e8→e1, gives check. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f2→f1).
3. Best move: Rxf1# — rook e1→f1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxf1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 2k1r3/ppb3r1/7p/7R/3P4/1BP5/PP5P/5R1K w - - 3 28

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