Chess Puzzle #1Ue9g — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook d4; bishop c5; pawns b4/f2/g3/h4. Black: king c7; rook b2; bishop c6; pawns f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf4 — rook d4→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b2→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
3. Best move: Rh1# — rook b1→h1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rh1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k2p1p/2b3p1/2B5/1P1R3P/6P1/1r3P2/6K1 w - - 3 37

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