Chess Puzzle #1o8cS — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks d1/d8; bishop f1; pawns c4/e3/f2/g3. Black: king g8; queen a2; rook b4; bishop g7; pawns b7/c6/f7/h6. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh7 — king g8→h7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bd3+ — bishop f1→d3, gives check. Opponent replies f5 (pawn f7→f5).
3. Best move: Bxf5# — bishop d3→f5, captures pawn, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Bxf5# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 3R2k1/1p3pb1/2p4p/8/1rP5/4P1P1/q4P2/3R1BK1 b - - 1 31

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