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

Position

White: king g1; queen e4; bishop d3; pawns a3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king h8; queen b1; rook d8; knight a5; pawns b6/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxb1 — bishop d3→b1, captures queen. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Qe1 (queen e4→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures queen, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 3r3k/7p/1p4p1/n7/4Q3/P2B4/5PPP/1q4K1 w - - 0 30

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