Chess Puzzle #0L6wV — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; queen f2; rook a7; pawns g2/h3. Black: king h8; rook f8; bishop d3; pawns e4/g7/h7. White is ahead by 5 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf2 — rook f8→f2, captures queen. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra8+ — rook a7→a8, gives check. Opponent replies Rf8 (rook f2→f8).
3. Best move: Rxf8# — rook a8→f8, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxf8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 5r1k/R5pp/8/8/4p3/3b3P/5QPK/8 b - - 0 35

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