Chess Puzzle #213vD — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b1; rook d1; knight c7; pawns a2/b2/c2/h4. Black: king g8; rook h2; pawns b7/d6/g7/h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd6 — rook d1→d6, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh1+ — rook h2→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook d6→d1).
3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook h1→d1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1pN3pp/3p4/8/7P/8/PPP4r/1K1R4 w - - 1 22

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