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

Position

White: king e2; rook d5; knight b6; pawns b5/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g7; rook b3; knight f4; pawns f7/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf1 — king e2→f1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b3→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook d5→d1).
3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook b1→d1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/5pk1/1N5p/1P1R4/5n2/1r5P/4KPP1/8 w - - 5 52

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