Chess Puzzle #0PyGf — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e1; rook g1; knight d3; pawns a3/b2/c2. Black: king e3; rook h5; pawns a6/c6/e7/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg7 — rook g1→g7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh1+ — rook h5→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Rg1 (rook g7→g1).
3. Best move: Rxg1# — rook h1→g1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxg1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/4p2p/p1p5/7r/8/P2Nk3/1PP5/4K1R1 w - - 2 39

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