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

Position

White: king g1; rook b2; bishop b4; knight c5; pawns a3/g2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rook d8; knight g4; pawns f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h3 — pawn h2→h3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Be1 (bishop b4→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/5pp1/7p/2N5/1B4n1/P5P1/1R4PP/6K1 w - - 12 40

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