Chess Puzzle #3Dwoz — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook a1; bishops c1/e6; knight b1; pawns a3/b4/c2/e5/g2/h2. Black: king h8; rook f8; bishop b6; knight e3; pawns a7/b7/c7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxe3 — bishop c1→e3, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxe3+ — bishop b6→e3, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kh1 (king g1→h1).
3. Best move: Rf1# — rook f8→f1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rf1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 5r1k/ppp3pp/1b2B3/4P3/1P6/P3n3/2P3PP/RNB3K1 w - - 1 22

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