Chess Puzzle #1Weyp — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; rook b1; knight d4; pawns a4/c3/e4/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rooks d2/e6; bishop b6; pawns a7/c4/f7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 5 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxd4 — bishop b6→d4, captures knight. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook b1→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Re8 (rook e6→e8).
3. Best move: Rxe8# — rook b8→e8, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxe8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p4ppp/1b2r3/8/P1pNP3/2P4P/3r2P1/1R5K b - - 4 27

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