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

Position

White: king g1; rook d1; pawns a2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen d4; rook b8; pawns e7/f7/g6/h6. Black is ahead by 9 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd4 — rook d1→d4, captures queen. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b8→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook d4→d1).
3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook b1→d1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 1r4k1/4pp2/6pp/8/3q4/8/P4PPP/3R2K1 w - - 0 29

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