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

Position

White: king g1; queen c6; knight f3; pawns b3/d4/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook b2; bishop g7; knight d7; pawns e6/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxd7 — queen c6→d7, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b2→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Ne1 (knight f3→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook b1→e1, captures knight, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 6k1/3n1pbp/2Q1p1p1/8/3P4/1P3N2/1r3PPP/6K1 w - - 0 23

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