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

Position

White: king b1; rook c3; bishops b7/c1; pawn a6. Black: king a7; rooks f2/g1; pawns b6/e5/f4/g7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb8 — king a7→b8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc8+ — rook c3→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Ka7 (king b8→a7).
3. Best move: Ra8# — rook c8→a8, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, opera mate, short. The combination ends with Ra8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/kB4p1/Pp6/4p3/5p2/2R5/5r2/1KB3r1 b - - 1 42

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