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

Position

White: king h1; queen d6; rook f1; pawns a5/c4/d5/g2/h3. Black: king h6; queen f2; rook b2; bishop f4; pawns c5/e5/g6/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf2 — rook f1→f2, captures queen. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b2→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f2→f1).
3. Best move: Rxf1# — rook b1→f1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, pillsburys mate, short. The combination ends with Rxf1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3Q2pk/P1pPp2p/2P2b2/7P/1r3qP1/5R1K w - - 0 44

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