Chess Puzzle #2DJzk — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; queen a6; rooks a1/d1; bishop h3; pawns a2/f3/g2/h2. Black: king f8; queen e5; rook c5; bishop d7; pawns b5/e6/f7/h6. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd7 — rook d1→d7, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxa1+ — queen e5→a1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook d7→d1).
3. Best move: Qxd1# — queen a1→d1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, hanging piece, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qxd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/3b1p2/Q3p2p/1pr1q3/8/5P1B/P5PP/R2R3K w - - 1 32

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