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

Position

White: king h1; rook f1; knight d5; pawns a2/b2/c3/e4/g2/h3. Black: king e6; rook d3; bishop e5; pawns a5/b5/c5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf3 — rook f1→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d3→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f3→f1).
3. Best move: Rxf1# — rook d1→f1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4k3/pppNb3/4P3/2Pr3P/PP4P1/5R1K w - - 2 37

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