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

Position

White: king h1; queen h4; bishop g5; pawns a2/b2/c2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rook f8; bishops e4/e5; pawns a7/d5/d6/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg1 — king h1→g1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop e5→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Be3 (bishop g5→e3).
3. Best move: Bxe3# — bishop d4→e3, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Bxe3# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/p6p/3p2p1/3pb1B1/4b2Q/6P1/PPP4P/7K w - - 1 24

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