Chess Puzzle #G42D3 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; queen a7; pawns a2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g7; rook d3; knight d5; pawns c4/f7/g6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qb8 — queen a7→b8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nc3+ — knight d5→c3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf1 (king e2→f1).
3. Best move: Rd1# — rook d3→d1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/Q4pk1/6p1/3n4/2p5/3r4/P3KPPP/8 w - - 1 36

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