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

Position

White: king g1; rook e1; pawns a3/b4/d4/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rooks c7/e6; pawns d5/f5/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe6 — rook e1→e6, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c7→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e6→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook c1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 6k1/2r4p/4r1p1/3p1p2/1P1P4/P7/5PPP/4R1K1 w - - 0 45

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