Chess Puzzle #4pi1R — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; rooks f2/h7; bishop d5; knight d6; pawns a2/d3/h2. Black: king d8; rook b8; bishop c8; knights d4/f3; pawn a7. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg2 — rook f2→g2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b8→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Rg1 (rook g2→g1).
3. Best move: Rxg1# — rook b1→g1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

arabian mate, mate, mate in 2, middlegame, short. The combination ends with Rxg1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 1rbk4/p6R/3N4/3B4/3n4/3P1n2/P4R1P/7K w - - 3 28

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