Chess Puzzle #1j3Dm — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks c3/g7; pawns a3/f3/g2/h2. Black: king e3; rook a2; bishop d3; pawns a6/e5/f6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf7 — rook g7→f7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra1+ — rook a2→a1, gives check. Opponent replies Rc1 (rook c3→c1).
3. Best move: Rxc1# — rook a1→c1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxc1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/6Rp/p4p2/4p3/8/P1RbkP2/r5PP/6K1 w - - 9 42

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