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

Position

White: king g1; queen e5; rook c1; bishop f3; pawns c3/e3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king b8; rooks d7/d8; bishop c6; pawns a6/b7/c7. White is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc6 — bishop f3→c6, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d7→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Rxd1 (rook c1→d1, captures rook).
3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook d8→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: 1k1r4/1ppr4/p1b5/4Q3/8/2P1PB2/5PPP/2R3K1 w - - 4 29

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