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

Position

White: king g1; rook d3; bishop b4; pawns a5/d4/e5/f2/g2/h2. Black: king d7; rook b8; bishop c6; pawns d5/e6/f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc5 — bishop b4→c5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b8→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook d3→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: 1r6/3k1pp1/2b1p2p/P2pP3/1B1P4/3R4/5PPP/6K1 w - - 1 31

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