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

Position

White: king d5; rook d1; bishop a6; knight e5; pawns a4/c3/g3. Black: king f6; rook d8; bishop d7; knight a5; pawns b6/c5/g5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf1+ — rook d1→f1, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bf5+ — bishop d7→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Nd7+ (knight e5→d7, gives check).
3. Best move: Rxd7# — rook d8→d7, captures knight, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

discovered attack, endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxd7# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/3b4/Bp3k2/n1pKN1p1/P7/2P3P1/8/3R4 w - - 0 34

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