Chess Puzzle #0GRn2 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h3; rook b6; bishop f6; pawns a2/b2/e5/f2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rook c1; bishop e4; knight d4; pawns e6/f7/g6/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg1 — rook c1→g1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook b6→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king g8→h7).
3. Best move: Rh8# — rook b8→h8, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, opera mate, short. The combination ends with Rh8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5p2/1R2pBp1/4P2p/3nb3/6PK/PP3P1P/2r5 b - - 1 33

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