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

Position

White: king g1; rook b6; bishop h5; pawns b4/f2/g2/h4. Black: king h7; rook a3; bishop e5; pawns b5/f5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxb5 — rook b6→b5, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra1+ — rook a3→a1, gives check. Opponent replies Bd1 (bishop h5→d1).
3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook a1→d1, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/7k/1R6/1p2bp1B/1P5P/r7/5PP1/6K1 w - - 2 35

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