Chess Puzzle #2Ku9f — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook c6; bishop f3; knight g4; pawns a2/c3/c4/f2/g3/h2. Black: king a6; rook b2; pawns b6/g5/h3. White is ahead by 9 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg6 — rook c6→g6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b2→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Bd1 (bishop f3→d1).
3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook b1→d1, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/kpR5/6p1/2P3N1/2P2BPp/Pr3P1P/6K1 w - - 1 38

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