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

Position

White: king g2; queen c5; rook a7; pawns f3/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rook e2; bishops e4/e5; pawns f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh3 — king g2→h3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bf5+ — bishop e4→f5, gives check. Opponent replies g4 (pawn g3→g4).
3. Best move: Rxh2# — rook e2→h2, captures pawn, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, opera mate, short. The combination ends with Rxh2# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/R4pp1/7p/2Q1b3/4b3/5PP1/4r1KP/8 w - - 1 35

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