Chess Puzzle #0QT0c — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook a5; bishop g6; pawns f4/g2/h3. Black: king h8; rooks a2/f8; pawns a3/f5/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf6 — rook f8→f6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra8+ — rook a5→a8, gives check. Opponent replies Rf8 (rook f6→f8).
3. Best move: Rxf8# — rook a8→f8, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 5r1k/6p1/6Bp/R4p2/5P2/p6P/r5P1/6K1 b - - 1 44

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