Chess Puzzle #1lvQ5 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen f3; rooks a7/e1; pawns a2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king h8; rook d8; bishop h7; pawns c6/g7/h6. White is ahead by 12 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re2 — rook e1→e2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e2→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 3r3k/R5pb/2p4p/8/8/5Q2/P4PPP/4R1K1 w - - 5 32

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