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

Position

White: king h2; queen e5; pawns a5/d6/e3/g2/h3. Black: king h6; rook f7; bishop g1; knight g3; pawns b7/c5/g6/h4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxg1 — king h2→g1, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf1+ — rook f7→f1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
3. Best move: Rh1# — rook f1→h1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, hook mate, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rh1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p3r2/3P2pk/P1p1Q3/7p/4P1nP/6PK/6b1 w - - 1 53

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