Chess Puzzle #2FDj1 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f1; rook c5; bishops a4/a5; pawns a6/d4/f2/f3/h2. Black: king c8; rooks e1/e8; bishop d7; pawns a7/c6/d5/g5/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxe1 — bishop a5→e1, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bh3+ — bishop d7→h3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king f1→g1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook e8→e1, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

deflection, endgame, mate, mate in 2, pillsburys mate, short. The combination ends with Rxe1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 2k1r3/p2b4/P1p4p/B1Rp2p1/B2P4/5P2/5P1P/4rK2 w - - 1 37

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