Chess Puzzle #0ZBRG — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h4; rook a6; bishop f6; pawns d4/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rook b2; knight f2; pawns c6/d5/f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne4 — knight f2→e4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra8+ — rook a6→a8, gives check. Opponent replies Rb8 (rook b2→b8).
3. Best move: Rxb8# — rook a8→b8, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5p1p/R1p2Bp1/3p4/3P3K/6P1/1r3n1P/8 b - - 4 34

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