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

Position

White: king g1; queen a5; rook a6; pawns a2/b2/e5/f2/g3/h2. Black: king b8; queen b7; rook c8; pawns e6/h7. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb6 — rook a6→b6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c8→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Qe1 (queen a5→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook c1→e1, captures queen, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxe1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 1kr5/1q5p/R3p3/Q3P3/8/6P1/PP3P1P/6K1 w - - 1 36

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