Chess Puzzle #215lT — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook d1; knight e4; pawns a2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook b6; pawns a7/c5/d5/e5/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd5 — rook d1→d5, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b6→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook d5→d1).
3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook b1→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/p5pp/1r6/2ppp3/4N3/8/P4PPP/3R2K1 w - - 0 25

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