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

Position

White: king e2; rook a1; pawn h6. Black: king g8; rooks f5/g4; bishop f4; pawns c5/d4/e4/f7/h7. Black is ahead by 12 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c4 — pawn c5→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra8+ — rook a1→a8, gives check. Opponent replies Bb8 (bishop f4→b8).
3. Best move: Rxb8# — rook a8→b8, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxb8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5p1p/7P/2p2r2/3ppbr1/8/4K3/R7 b - - 1 44

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