Chess Puzzle #014Sm — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook e6; bishop e3; pawns f2/g2/h4. Black: king h8; rook d5; knight g4; pawns g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf4 — bishop e3→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d5→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e6→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxe1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 7k/6p1/4R2p/3r4/6nP/4B3/5PP1/6K1 w - - 3 44

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