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

Position

White: king g1; rooks a1/f1; knight c6; pawns a3/b2/d4/e3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king a8; rooks g7/g8; bishop c7; pawns a7/h7. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nb4 — knight c6→b4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg2+ — rook g7→g2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kh1 (king g1→h1).
3. Best move: Rxh2# — rook g2→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: k5r1/p1b3rp/2N5/8/3P4/P3P3/1P3PPP/R4RK1 w - - 1 31

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