Chess Puzzle #2G2dI — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook c2; knight c4; pawns a2/b3/f2/g3/h3. Black: king g8; rook d8; bishop b7; knight e5; pawns a6/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nxe5 — knight c4→e5, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
3. Best move: Rh1# — rook d1→h1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, opera mate, short. The combination ends with Rh1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/1b4p1/p6p/4n3/2N5/1P4PP/P1R2P2/6K1 w - - 0 32

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