Chess Puzzle #1i2dA — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b1; queen c6; rook d1; pawns a2/b2/c2/f4/g5/h2. Black: king b8; queen a6; rook h8; pawns a7/b6/c7/f7/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd7 — rook d1→d7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qf1+ — queen a6→f1, gives check. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook d7→d1).
3. Best move: Qxd1# — queen f1→d1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qxd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 1k5r/p1p2p2/qpQ5/6P1/5P1p/8/PPP4P/1K1R4 w - - 2 26

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