Chess Puzzle #026Uy — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h3; rook g7; pawns b7/c6. Black: king f4; rook b8; pawn h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxh4 — king h3→h4, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh8+ — rook b8→h8, gives check. Opponent replies Rh7 (rook g7→h7).
3. Best move: Rxh7# — rook h8→h7, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, rook endgame, short. The combination ends with Rxh7# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 1r6/1P4R1/2P5/8/5k1p/7K/8/8 w - - 18 83

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