Chess Puzzle #04stn — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook a7; knights d6/e6; pawn h2. Black: king g8; rook f8; knights c3/g6; pawns b6/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb8 — rook f8→b8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxg7+ — rook a7→g7, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kh8 (king g8→h8).
3. Best move: Nf7# — knight d6→f7, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Nf7# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/R5pp/1p1NN1n1/8/8/2n5/7P/6K1 b - - 1 30

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