Chess Puzzle #DPAxA — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b1; queen b3; rook f1; bishops c3/d3; pawns a2/b2/c2/h2. Black: king g8; queen g2; rook d8; bishop g7; pawns a7/e6/f7/g5/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxg7 — bishop c3→g7, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxf1+ — queen g2→f1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Bxf1 (bishop d3→f1, captures queen).
3. Best move: Rd1# — rook d8→d1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, mate, mate in 2, sacrifice, short. The combination ends with Rd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/p4pb1/4p2p/6p1/8/1QBB4/PPP3qP/1K3R2 w - - 2 28

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