Chess Puzzle #2JzO1 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook e1; bishop a5; pawns a2/b2/c3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rooks d7/e5; bishop a6; pawns c6/e6/f7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe5 — rook e1→e5, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d7→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e5→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxe1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/3r1ppp/b1p1p3/B3r3/8/2P5/PP3PPP/4R1K1 w - - 0 24

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