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

Position

White: king f1; rooks a7/e7; bishop b2; pawns a3/b3/c2/d3/f2/g3. Black: king g8; rook h5; bishop f3; pawns b5/c5/d4/g7/h6. White is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke1 — king f1→e1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh1+ — rook h5→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Kd2 (king e1→d2).
3. Best move: Rd1# — rook h1→d1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, opera mate, short. The combination ends with Rd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/R3R1p1/7p/1pp4r/3p4/PP1P1bP1/1BP2P2/5K2 w - - 5 34

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