Chess Puzzle #03U0F — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook f6; knight f4; pawns f2/g3/h4. Black: king c5; rook a7; bishop b7; pawn h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf7 — rook f6→f7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra1+ — rook a7→a1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
3. Best move: Rh1# — rook a1→h1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, opera mate, short. The combination ends with Rh1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/rb5p/5R2/2k5/5N1P/6P1/5P2/6K1 w - - 1 49

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