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

Position

White: king h1; rook d1; pawns e6/f3/f4. Black: king h3; rook b6; pawns d3/f5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd3 — rook d1→d3, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b6→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook d3→d1).
3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook b1→d1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1r2P3/5p2/5P2/3p1P1k/8/3R3K w - - 2 44

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